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“Did you see Senator Carew after that?”

“Yessir. After ’bout fifteen minutes Hamilton cum out lookin’ mighty black an’ mutterin’ under his breff. Den Marse James rung fo’ me ag’in, an’ sent me to tell Marse Philip dat he wanted ter see him to onst.”

“Was there anything unusual in Senator Carew’s manner?” inquired Douglas, who had been listening attentively to the old darky’s statements.

“He seemed considerable put out, dat was all,” responded Joshua, after due reflection.

“Was Senator Carew irritable and quick-tempered?”

“Mostly he was real easy-going, but sometimes he had flare-ups, an’ den it was bes’ ter keep outer his way.”

“Did you find Mr. Winthrop?”

“Yessir. I gib him de message, an’ he went right down to de lib’ary.”

“Do you know how long Senator Carew and young Winthrop remained in this room?”

“No, suh. I went ter de fron’ doo’, an’ while in de hall I heard a regular ruction goin’ on inside dis room.”

“Could you hear what was said?” demanded Brett eagerly.

Joshua shook his head. “I couldn’t make out a word, but Marse James’ voice was powerful riz an’ Marse Philip’s, too.”