But a question or two more, Mr.Ridley.There are stipulated fees for searching the registers, I believe.

Did Gilverthwaite pay them in your case ?" Mr.Ridley smiled.
"He not only paid the fees," he answered, "but he forced me to accept something for the poor box.

He struck me as being a man who was inclined to be free with his money." The coroner looked at the solicitor who was representing the police.
"I don't know if you want to ask this witness any questions ?" he inquired.
"Yes," said the solicitor.

He turned to Mr.Ridley.

"You heard what the witness Hugh Moneylaws said ?--that Gilverthwaite mentioned on his coming to Berwick that he had kinsfolk buried in the neighbourhood?
You did?
Well, Mr.Ridley, do you know if there are people of that name buried in your churchyard ?" "There are not," replied Mr.Ridley promptly.