Mr. Clegg: In this case it is a question of credibility as to what actually happened, and as this witness is the only person who actually saw what happened I think I have a right to test her credibility in every possible way. I have an object in asking these questions as to her marriage, in consequence of what I am instructed she has told somebody about it. I wish to inquire into it, whether it is true or not.
Mr. Clegg: Was your husband friendly with the prisoner?—Yes.
Did he frame any pictures for you?—Yes.
(Prisoner muttered something which was not distinctly heard.)
Did he tell you what they were?—Yes. One was a portrait of my sister, one of Mr. Dyson, and my brother, and my little boy.
Was your husband’s mother not amongst them?—I think not.
Will you swear he did not frame that?—No, he did not.
Had your husband a portrait or picture of his mother?—I had one.
The Stipendiary: What about your objection, Mr. Pollard?
Mr. Pollard: Of course I make my objection. I was leaving it in your hands.