Jones gave him the declaration.
With not more than a glance Dunwoodie possessed himself of the contents.
He put it down.
"If I had not known you had studied law, not for a moment would that
rigamarole lead me to suspect it."
In a protest which was quite futile, Jones raised a hand. "The notary is
unnecessary, I know that. I know also that a dying declaration is not
the best evidence, but----"
"Do you at least know that the declarant is dead?"