Witness. "That he was mean and sharp, that was what she meant."
The Attorney-general. "Go on. That her father was a screw--"
Witness. "And wanted to bind Mr. Layton down too tight. He had conversations with her about it."
The Attorney-general. "He! Who?"
Witness. "Mr. Layton."
The Attorney-general. "Did he seek these conversations?"
Witness. "Oh no; they were of her seeking. She was afraid that something might occur to break off the engagement. She said to me more than once, 'If anything goes wrong, I sha'n't care to live.' I never in all my life saw a woman so madly in love as she was."
The Attorney-general. "Do you know the result of those conversations about the settlements between the prisoner and your mistress?"
Witness. "Both Mr. Beach and Mr. Layton stood out, and I don't believe either of them would have given way if my mistress had not taken it up. She and her father had some warm scenes."
The Attorney-general. "By 'warm' do you mean 'angry?'"