And nothing proved his extraordinary command over his temper and his feelings better than the fact that as Myler narrated one damning thing after another, he never showed the least concern or uneasiness.
But deep within himself Mallalieu was feeling a lot.

He knew now that he had been mistaken in thinking that Stoner had kept his knowledge to himself.

He also knew what line the prosecution was taking.

It was seeking to show that Stoner was murdered by Cotherstone and himself, or by one or other, separately or in collusion, in order that he might be silenced.

But he knew more than that.