CHAPTER XIX DOROTHY'S DISCLOSURESTHERE was an instant of quietness, and then there was almost a hubbub in the room. Several spoke at once, and the coroner was obliged to enforce order by rapping on the table.
As soon as quiet was restored, Dorothy spoke, and spoke rapidly and to the point.
"Mr. Coroner," she said, "have I a right to be heard?"
"Certainly, Miss Duncan, if you have any information to give concerning the case."
"I have." And then the girl's courage seemed to give out, and she sat, fingering her handkerchief, while everyone, including Chapin, looked at her with breathless interest.
"Yes, Miss Duncan," said the coroner; "what is it?"
"Why, you see,—that is,—I didn't tell quite all the truth when I was questioned, but—but I will tell it now."
She waited so long before pro
