I took very little notice.

Had I known that the gentleman was to be murdered, I should have taken a great deal of notice." "Well, about this locked door ?" "It was locked over-night, sir, but when I went next morning, it was not locked.

I knocked and knocked, but could get no answer.

As it was eleven, I thought the gentleman was sleeping very long, so I tried to open the door.

It was not locked, as I say--but," added witness with emphasis, "the window was snibbed and the blind was down." "That is natural enough," said the Coroner.