Yes," she said, "there he is "
You are quite certain?
She said simply, "I couldn't be mistaken, sir.
Thank you, Mrs Salmon.
The lawyer for the defence began to cross-examine Mrs Salmon. Now, Mrs Salmon, you must remember that a man's life may depend on your evidence.
I do remember it, sir.
"Is your eyesight good?'
I have never had to wear spectacles, sir
"You're fifty-five years old, aren't you?
Fifty-six, sir.
And the man you saw was on the other side of the road, is that right?
"Yes, sir, he was
And it was two o'clock in the morning. You must have remarkable eyes, Mrs Salmon?
No, sir. There was moonlight, and when the man looked up, he had the lamplight on his face
And you have no doubt whatever that the man you saw is the prisoner ?
None whatever, sir. It isn't a face you can easily forget.