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"I am, sir; having had them repeatedly left in my possession for safe keeping during their owner's absence from home; and I have also a complete list of them, with a detailed description of every piece." "Very well, Mr. Higgenbotham, will you now please state when, and under what circumstances, you saw this young gentleman?"
When I learned yesterday morning of my husband's death, I realized that I would have immediate need of his services, and accordingly sent him word to that effect. He demanded a large cash payment at once. The result of this demand Mr. Higgenbotham has already told you." "How was Hobson to secure for you your rights from Hugh Mainwaring?" "That was left entirely to his own discretion."
Westlake," responded the other, in deep, musical tones, "I think possibly I can render you a little assistance in your investigations." "Mr. Higgenbotham, do you recognize the young gentleman who has just given his testimony?" "I do, sir," said the witness, adjusting a pair of eyeglasses and gazing steadily at Walter LaGrange. "I recall his features perfectly."
The greatest surprise was manifested on every side as the senior member of a well-known firm of jewellers stepped forward; the same gentleman who had accompanied Mr. Whitney on his return from the city on the preceding day. "Mr. Higgenbotham," said the coroner, "I believe you are able to furnish some testimony which will be pertinent at this time." "Yes, Dr.
On a narrow stage in front were seated four fat red-faced musicians, in beef-eater coats, puffing and blowing on bugles and trombones. Close by these, stood a thin, sharp-eyed, sallow-complexioned man in plain clothes, beating a huge drum, and adding the music of a set of Pandean pipes, which were stuck into his bosom, to the general harmony. This was Mr. Higgenbotham himself.
"It's no affair of mine anyway; I had nothing to do with it, nor I won't be mixed up in it; and if you want any information you'd better ask mother for it; it's her business and none of mine." After a few more questions, which the witness answered sullenly and in monosyllables, he was dismissed. "Mr. Higgenbotham," announced the coroner.
LaGrange was next recalled. "Have you anything to say in reference to the testimony just given?" the coroner inquired. "I have this much to say," she replied, haughtily, "that I could have given you the history of those jewels, including, perhaps, some facts of which even Mr. Higgenbotham and Mr.
He came in to the city at once, and we proceeded to the pawnshop, where he also identified the jewels." Mr. Higgenbotham paused for a moment, producing a package from an inner pocket, which he proceeded to open. "We secured a loan of the jewels for a few days," he continued, advancing towards the coroner. "Here they are, and here is a copy of the list of which I spoke.
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