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1. 1.

   What was Adam's alibi?

2. 2.

   What reasons did Mrs Salmon give in order to state that she was absolutely sure that the man in the dock was the murderer?

3. 3.

   What was the defence counsel's argument against Adam's conviction?

4. 4.

   How did one of the twins die?

5. 5.

   What is the question that will bother us about the story?

6. 6.

   'I do not think you will be prepared to admit the possibility of a mistake.'

   1. Who says this and what mistake is being referred to?
   2. What else does the speaker say in this context?
   3. How did the case stand at this juncture?
   4. Who gave formal evidence other than Mrs Salmon?