Kingston thought his boldness in calling attention to his own footprints
in the carpet would distract Fordney’s attention from their
significance.
The room had been locked for three months. Of the three men, only
Watkins rushed into the room; Fordney and Kingston halting over the
threshold. Therefore, the fact that Kingston’s footprints were found
near the chair in which his uncle sat dead pointed directly to him as
the murderer.
Cunning differs from wisdom
As twilight from open day.
Dr. Johnson.