vious doses had probably been retained. In that event
only a small portion would have become active, and whilst it might
have caused contracted pupils, it would not have caused death. All
things duly considered, therefore, he thought that death was
attributable to diphtheria.

Under cross-examination he admitted the postulate of the previous
witness, that a small dose, following retained larger doses, might
cause death, but still he adhered to his opinion that it had not
occurred here. A long series of questions failed to shake his opinion,
or cause him to contradict himself.

Several other witnesses were called, but I need scarcely introduce
their evidence here, as much of it was of small importance, and none
of it could have materially affected the verdict. The defence then
rested.

Mr. Munson called several witnesses in rebuttal, but to so little
effect that Mr. Bliss did not even cross-examine them, considering his
case practically won. He did interfere, however, when Mr. Munson at
last called Madame Cora Corona.

"I must ask your Honor, what counsel expects to prove by this witness,
and moreover, your Honor, I will ask that the jury be sent from the
room, before any discussion of this subject be allowed."

This request was granted, and the jury went into an adjoining
apartment. Mr. Munson then explained:

"We have been trying for a long time to summon this witness, your
Honor, but she has skilfully avoided the court officers, so that it
was only this morning that we found her. She will testify to the fact
that Dr. Medjora has been courting her, and seeking a marriage with
her, even previous to the death of the woman who he claims was his
wife."

"That is the most extraordinary expedient I have ever heard of, your
Honor," said Mr. Bliss. "Counsel certainly knows better, than to
suppose that at this late hour he can introduce new evidence. He
certainly cannot claim that this is in rebuttal!"

"But I do claim that!" said Mr. Munson.

"What does it rebut?" asked the Recorder.

"This man claims that he was a true and loving husband to his wife,
and denies that he contemplated such a marriage as this one, by which
a wealthy wife would aid him to accomplish his ambitions."

"That claim, Mr. Munson, was made by counsel for the defence," said
the Recorder. "It has not come out upon the witness stand. You cannot
introduce a witness to rebut a statement of counsel. If you wished to
introduce this evidence you s