"Since then," pursued Goldberger, "you have made no further reference to that feature of the case. I presume you found out that you were mistaken?" "On the contrary, I proved that I was correct." Goldberger's face reddened, and his look was not pleasant. "'Prove' is rather a strong word, isn't it?" he asked. "It is the right word." "What was the woman's connection with the man Drouet?" "She had been his mistress." "You say that very confidently," said Goldberger, his lips curling. "After all, it is merely a guess, isn't it?" "I have reason to say it confidently," retorted Godfrey quietly, "since the woman confessed as much in my presence." Again Goldberger reddened. "I suppose she also confessed that it was really she who called upon Mr. Vantine?" he sneered. "She not only confessed that," said Godfrey, still more quietly, "but she told in detail what occurred during that visit." "The confession was made to yourself alone, of course?" queried Goldberger, in a tone deliberately insulting. Godfrey flushed a little at the words, but managed to retain his self-control. "Not at all," he said. "It was made in the presence of Mr. Lester and of another distinguished lawyer whose name I am not at liberty to reveal." Goldberger swallowed hard, as though he had received a slap in the face. I dare say, he felt as though he had! "This woman is in New York?" he asked. "I believe so." "What is her name and address?" "I am not at liberty to answer." Goldberger glared at him. "You _will_ answer," he thundered, "or I'll commit you for contempt!" Godfrey was quite himself again. "Very well," he said, smiling. "I have not the slightest objection. But I would think it over, if I were you. Mr. Lester will assure you that the woman was in no way connected with the death either of Drouet or of Mr. Vantine." Goldberger did think it over; he realised the danger of trying to punish a paper so powerful as the _Record_, and he finally decided to accept Godfrey's statement as a mitigation of his refusal to answer. "That is only one of the details which Commissioner Grady has missed," Godfrey added, pleasantly. "That will do," Goldberger broke in, and Godfrey left the stand. I was recalled to confirm his story. I, also, of course, refused to give the woman's name, explaining to Goldberger that I had learned it professionally, that I was certain she had been guilty of no crime, and that to reveal it would seriously embarrass an entirely innocent woman. With that statement, the coroner was compelled to appear satisfied.