Chapter XIII An Adjournment––––––––
“I CAN tell you nothing in the way of facts that you do not already know,” I said, “but I wish to say that I entirely coincide with Miss Van Wyck’s opinion that her father ended his own life. It is not incredible that his very erratic mind gave way at the last. Nor is it surprising that he should destroy the deed and hide the pearls under stress of sudden insanity.”
“And what is your theory regarding the manner of his death?”
“I have no definite theory; but I wish to call attention to the fact that I found several shot on the floor at Mr. Van Wyck’s feet”
My statement produced quite a sensation in the audience; for the suggestion of shot seemed to imply at least a possible method of the crime.
But the detective, Mr. Markham, interrupted me and said
