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with Mrs. Raikes--poor Mary, that must have been bitter hearing for a
woman of her pride. Evelyn Howard had been right in her facts, though her
animosity against Alfred Inglethorp had caused her to jump to the
conclusion that he was the person concerned.
Lawrence Cavendish was then put into the box. In a low voice, in answer to
Mr. Philips' questions, he denied having ordered anything from Parkson's in
June. In fact, on June 29th, he had been staying away, in Wales.
Instantly, Sir Ernest's chin was shooting pugnaciously forward.
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You deny having ordered a black beard from Parkson's on June 29th?"
I do."
Ah! In the event of anything happening to your brother, who will inherit
Styles Court?"
The brutality of the question called a flush to Lawrence's pale face. The
judge gave vent to a faint murmur of disapprobation, and the prisoner in the
dock leant forward angrily.
Heavywether cared nothing for his client's anger.
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Answer my question, if you please."
I suppose," said Lawrence quietly, "that I should."
What do you mean by you 'suppose'? Your brother has no children. You
would inherit it, wouldn't you?"
"Yes."
"Ah, that's better," said Heavywether, with ferocious geniality. "And you'd
inherit a good slice of money too, wouldn't you?"
Really, Sir Ernest," protested the judge, "these questions are not relevant."
Sir Ernest bowed, and having shot his arrow proceeded.
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On Tuesday, the 17th July, you went, I believe, with another guest, to visit
the dispensary at the Red Cross Hospital in Tadminster?"
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