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`` I believe Mr. Merrill to be falsely accused , and I have one or two points to make to his counsel which , when they are brought forward in court , will prove beyond any doubt whatever that he was innocent . I do n't believe that matters are so black against him as you think . The other side will certainly bring forward the forgery and the doctored books to supply a motive for the murder . Inspector Nash is in charge of the case , and he promised to call here at four o'clock . '' He looked at his watch . `` It wants three minutes . Have you any suggestion to offer ? ''