“Did you ever see Sir John again?”
“Not until shortly before his death, when he gave me the letter and paper I produce.”
“Do you identify this letter (and it was handed to the witness) as in the handwriting of Sir John?”
“Yes, it is in his writing.”
“You are perfectly familiar with his writing? Now, this other paper—is that in his handwriting?”
“No. He had it ready written out, and he gave it me with the letter.”
“Why were they given to you?”
“So that I could claim the money which he told me he was putting into trust for me under his will.”
“What was the reason for making it a secret trust and not leaving it to you by name?”
“Sir John still wished our marriage kept secret. You see, he had been married again himself.”