Now it seems to me
that she would, under these circumstances, be likely to feel not
altogether kindly towards the lady in possession, eh, Signor
Professore? You know the nature of the creatures better than I do;
what do you think about it?"
"Similar little accidents have produced as terrible results before
now--ay, many a time, there is no denying that. If we can ascertain
how the deed was done it will be likely enough to throw some light
on the probabilities of the case," returned the Professor,
proceeding to scrutinize carefully the body as it lay before in any
way disturbing the position or the garments.
"Ha! what have we here?" he cried, as he perceived, and, at the same
time, pointed out the existence of a very small red spot upon the
white dress just above the waistband. In an instant, as he spoke, he
whipped out a powerful magnifying-glass, and carefully examined the
tell-tale spot by its aid.
"Yes, that is a spot of blood--blood sure enough! but it is very
singular that there should be such a minute spot, and no more; no, I
can find no further trace," he added, after a careful and minute
examination of every part of the dress.
"Might not any trifling accident--the most insignificant thing in
the world--produce such a mere spot as that--a scratched finger--
either her own or another person's?" asked the lawyer.
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