Nor shall I ask Mrs.Collins, Collins or Ward a single question, for anything they say may be used against them.

But if Mr.Luckstone cares to present any facts tending to establish the innocence of the accused, I am ready to listen and to give due consideration to anything that he might offer." The judicial attitude adopted by the coroner surprised and gratified the lawyer.

Evidently here was a conscientious official who was not to be precipitated into hasty action at the behest of the police.
"Coroner," said the lawyer, moving his chair forward, "this police officer has been endeavoring to create an atmosphere of guilt about my clients.

But in this age prosecutors are compelled to offer something more substantial than atmosphere on which to base their accusations.

I realize fully the gravity of the situation as regards my clients.