And they all agreed that it was a surprising story⁠—highly surprising as it affected Mr. Egerton, and also highly unfavourable. Dear Mr. Byrne had given his evidence in his usual charming manner, very clear and straightforward and delightful: very anxious to help the Coroner and the jury, in spite of the worry about poor Mrs. Byrne. “Very pale, he was,” said Mrs. Vincent. “Overstrained,” said Mr. Dimple.

And it all depended on this sack, you see. The girl was tied up in the sack. Mrs. Vincent gave a little shiver. “Of course, it was all rather horrible, you know, but⁠—” “But you enjoyed it thoroughly,” thought Whittaker.