Was it before or after you were photographed together?—That I cannot say. I cannot say, too, if I showed it to my husband. I know I threw it away. The ring did not fit me.
Did you ever write this: “I do not know what train we shall go by, for I have a great deal to do this morning? Will see as soon as I possibly can. I think it will be easier after you leave; he won’t watch so. The ring fits the little finger. Many thanks. Love to Janey. I will tell you what I think of, when I see you about arranging matters, if it will. Excuse the scribble.” Now, did you write that?—No.
Did you ever tell him that the ring would not fit?—No.
Are you now prepared to swear that you did not write to acknowledge the ring?—I did not.
Mr. Lockwood then asked the witness whether she preferred a steel or a quill pen to write with, and Mrs. Dyson said it made no difference.
A steel pen was given to her, and she wrote as follows from the dictation of the learned counsel: “I write to you these few lines to thank you for all your kindness, which I will never forget. I will write you a note when I can.”
Mr. Lockwood: That is your best writing?—Yes.
Witness continued: On one occasion I went to a public-house with the prisoner, but I cannot remember the date. I cannot say where the public-house is. The prisoner told me that there was a picture gallery there. My husband became dissatisfied after that.
Was it in consequence of your going to the public-house with the prisoner that he became dissatisfied?—No.
Are you sure of that?—Yes.