Just as he was about to step down , he paused , and said rather hesitatingly : " I should like to make a suggestion if I may ? " He glanced deprecatingly at the Coroner , who replied briskly : " Certainly , Mr. Cavendish , we are here to arrive at the truth of this matter , and welcome anything that may lead to further elucidation . "
He was about to step down when he paused and spoke to the man in the lab coat .