human
Kittredge, began the judge,
gpt
Excuse me, your honor, he bowed,
human
I would like to speak to my client before he answers that question.
gpt
What's the use, he said.
human
That is my pistol; I know it; there's no doubt about it.
gpt
Ah! exclaimed Hauteville.
human
It is also the pistol that killed Martinez. It was thrown from private room Number Seven at the Ansonia. A woman saw it thrown, and it was picked up in a neighboring courtyard. One ball was missing, and that ball was found in the body.
gpt
There's some mistake, objected Pleindeaux with professional asperity, at the same time flashing a wrathful look at Lloyd that said plainly:
human
You see what you have done!
gpt
Now, continued the judge,
human
I thank they are mine.
gpt
You wore them to the Ansonia on the night of the crime?
human
I think so.
gpt
Aren't you sure?
human
Not absolutely sure, because I have three pairs exactly alike. I always keep three pairs going at the same time; they last longer that way.
gpt
I will tell you, then, that this is the pair you had on when you were arrested.
human
Then it's the pair I wore to the Ansonia.
gpt
You didn't change your boots after leaving the Ansonia?
human
No.
gpt
Kittredge, said the judge severely,
human
I don't see how it's possible,
gpt
You still deny having been in the alleyway?
human
Absolutely.
gpt
I pass to another point, resumed Hauteville, who was now striding back and forth with quick turns and sudden stops, his favorite manner of attack.
human
You say you had no quarrel with Martinez?
gpt
Is that true?
human
Why--er--yes.
gpt
You never threatened Martinez with violence? Careful!
human
No, sir,
gpt
Do you recognize this writing?
human
It's--it's _my_ writing,
gpt
You remember this letter? You remember what you wrote about Martinez?
human
Yes.
gpt
Then there _was_ a quarrel and you _did_ threaten him?
human
I advise my client not to answer that question,
gpt
As you please, said Hauteville, and he went on grimly:
human
Kittredge, you have so far refused to speak of the lady to whom you wrote this letter. Now you must speak of her. It is evident she is the person who called for you in the cab. Do you deny that?
gpt
I prefer not to answer.
human
She was your mistress? Do you deny that?
gpt
Yes, I deny that,
human
Ah! shrugged the judge, and turning to his secretary: