"Since I have entered on a defense, I might as well proceed with it and end the terrible uncertainty and annoyance which they have suffered." The lawyer left his seat and stood facing Britz, ready to meet any new evidence which the detective had to offer.
"This is what occurred on the night before Mr.Whitmore's death," he proceeded.

"Mr.Whitmore arrived home after a long business trip.

He communicated with Mrs.Collins and was informed that she, her husband, Ward and Miss Burden had engaged a box at the opera.

They went to the opera that night.

Miss Burden will bear us out in that.