Was it Mrs. Hutton’s little girl?—Yes, I believe that was the name.
Will you swear that you never gave notes to her little girl to give to the prisoner?—I will.
Will you give her a pen? I should like to see her write what I shall dictate to her. What do you write with generally—a steel pen or a quill pen?—It does not make much difference, though I usually write with a quill.
Well, write with a steel pen, “I will write a note when I can, perhaps to-morrow.” Yes, that will do. Go on and write, “You can give me something as a keepsake if you like, but I don’t like to be covetous, and to take them from your wife and daughter. Love to all.” You have not written this half as well as the first part.—It is the best I can do.
Now, look at this first line, “I will write to you a note,” and look at this card. Now, madame, will you swear that this is not your writing?—That is not my writing.
Now, I will go over these letters. Did the prisoner ever give you a ring?—Yes.
Peace: Did I give her what?
Mr. Clegg: Do you be quiet.
Did you write to acknowledge the receipt of that ring?—Not to my knowledge.
Had you any envelopes in your possession like this?—I cannot say.