She had warned him again and again of the danger attending such experiments, but deceased had great confidence in his ability to distinguish edible varieties of plants from the poisonous kinds, and always laughed at any remonstrance.
On being asked whether the deceased was a man who might be considered likely to take his own life, the widow replied indignantly:
“He had no reason to do such a dreadful thing, and I am sure he was the last person to think of it.”
The witness here broke down and sobbed violently, and had to be assisted to her seat.
The coroner then adjourned the inquest for a fortnight to permit of an analysis of the contents of the viscera and the various articles found in the house.