human
The snake, Kennedy continued,
gpt
There could be no snake in this case, I remarked.
human
The fangs of a serpent make two punctures, don't they; while here there was just the one scratch--
gpt
Of course there were no fangs when the deed was actually done, he rejoined, impatiently.
human
We've traced everything to the needle in the portieres and it is my belief that it was part of an all-glass hypodermic with a platinum-iridium point. It could hardly have been anything like the coarser syringe used by Werner, nor do I think it possible that the point of an ordinary needle would hold sufficient venom, since it would dry and form a coating like the incrustation on the inside of the ampulla McGroarty found.
gpt
That was the venom?
human
Yes, I found it in the ampulla and in the stain on the portiere where the needle had pierced through.
gpt
The towel, though--
human
Is something else. First thing in the morning we'll follow that up, as I promised you. Meanwhile let's concentrate on motives.