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Farrar, Frederic William, 1831-1903

"Eric"


Examined by Gibson.--"Was any boy in the room when you did lock the
door?"
"No one."
"Did you meet any one else in the passage?"
"No."
Cross-examined by Russell.--"Do boys ever get into the room after the
door is locked?"
"Yes."
"By what means?"
"Through the side windows."
"That will do."
Russell here whispered something to Duncan, who at once left the room,
and on returning, after a few minutes' absence, gave Russell a
significant nod.
Barker was next brought forward, and questioned by Gibson.
"Do you know that Williams is in the habit of using a particular kind of
ink?"
"Yes; it is of a violet color, and has a peculiar smell."
"Could you recognise anything written with it?"
"Yes."
Gibson here handed to Barker the paper which had caused so much trouble.
"Is that the kind of ink?"
"Yes."
"Do you know the handwriting on that paper?"
"Yes; it is Williams' hand."
"How can you tell?"
"He makes his r's in a curious way."
"Turn the paper over.


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