"I write such a bad hand that often I can't read it myself.

How the deuce am I to take down evidence ?" "I shall make notes for my own use, and you will be welcome to them, if they will help you." "Thanks, Peter.

That's like you." The Commission began its inquiry, on the date fixed, and met three times a week from that time on.

Peter did not try to push himself forward, but he was by far the best prepared on the subject, and was able to suggest the best sources of information.

He asked good questions, too, of the various witnesses summoned.