"No," he responded, "Mrs. Felderson is still unconscious. It is Mr.
Felderson. The coroner has made an important discovery."
I waved for Mary to stay where she was and hurried down-stairs, where
Jim's body lay. It had not been moved before the coroner's inquest.
The room was dark and several people were gathered around the inquest
table. All eyes were turned on me as I entered the room. A portly man
detached himself from the group and came toward me.
"Mr. Thompson?"
"Yes."
"I am the coroner. In making my inquest, I find that death was not due
to the automobile smash-up. Mr. Felderson was shot through the head,
from behind. We have rendered a verdict of murder."