The Stipendiary: I will not have it, and I will have my ruling attended to. It shall not go down on the depositions.
Cross-examination continued: You had a son named Willie?—William Henry.
How old is he?—Seven years old last December.
Did the prisoner ever give your son any halfpennies or coppers that you know of?—No, not that I am aware of.
You have seen that letter as well (handing a letter to witness)?—Yes, I have seen them all.
Do you know a woman named Norton?—Norton! I seem to remember the name. I think I remember the name.
Did you ever write this to the prisoner, “Mrs. Norton is raising h—— about what I——(then follows a blank)——. Can you settle it, and send me the prints?”
Mr. Pollard: Witness denied that she ever wrote the letter, and the magistrate has given a ruling.
Mr. Clegg (to witness): When you were before the magistrates last week you said that you left Darnall in consequence of the prisoner annoying you?—Yes, on account of his annoyance.
Had you seen him from July, 1876 up to the time when you left in October?—No.