"Well, Thomas, how long have you been employed in your present
situation?"

"It must be a matter of two years now, sir."

"You are the person who first discovered the body of Mr.
Leavenworth?"

"Yes, sir; I and Mr. Harwell."

"And who is Mr. Harwell?"

"Mr. Harwell is Mr. Leavenworth's private secretary, sir; the one
who did his writing."

"Very good. Now at what time of the day or night did you make this
discovery?"

"It was early, sir; early this morning, about eight."

"And where?"

"In the library, sir, off Mr. Leavenworth's bedroom. We had forced
our way in, feeling anxious about his not coming to breakfast."

"You forced your way in; the door was locked, then?"

"Yes, sir."

"On the inside?"