The prosecuting attorney was on his feet in an instant, and the
objection was sustained. I was next shown the keys, club, and file
taken from Singleton's mattress. "You have identified these objects
as having been found concealed in the prisoner's mattress. Do any
of these keys fit the captain's cabin?"

"No."

"Who saw the prisoner during the days he was locked in his cabin?"

"I saw him occasionally. The cook saw him when he carried him his meals."

"Did you ever tell the prisoner where the axe was kept?"

"No."

"Did the members of the crew know?"

"I believe so. Yes."

"Was the fact that Burns carried the key to the captain's cabin a
matter of general knowledge?"

"No. The crew knew that Burns and I carried the keys; they did not
know which one each carried, unless--"

"Go on, please."

"If any one had seen Burns take Mrs. Johns forward and show her the
axe, he would have known."