If it was a box, it is more likely it was placed outside the window." "For what purpose ?" "To help the murderer climb into the room." "He didn't need it," replied Galloway.

"It's an easy matter to get through this window from the ground.

I can do it myself." He placed his hands on the sill, sprang on to the window ledge, and dropped back again.

"I attach no importance to these lines.

They are so faint that they might have been made months ago.