Witness.—“Taylor said he could introduce me to a man who was good for plenty of money. Wilde came in later and I was formally introduced. Dinner was served for four in a private room.”
Mr. Gill.—“Who made the fourth?”
Witness.—“My brother, William Parker. I had promised Taylor that he should accompany me.”
Mr. Gill.—“What happened during dinner?”
Witness.—“There was plenty of champagne and brandy and coffee. We all partook of it.”
Mr. Gill.—“Of what nature was the conversation?”
Witness.—“General, at first. Nothing was then said as to the purposes for which we had come together.”
Mr. Gill.—“And then?”
Witness.—“Wilde invited me to go to his rooms at the Savoy Hotel. Only he and I went, leaving my brother and Taylor behind. Wilde and I went in a cab. At the Savoy we went to his—Wilde’s—sitting-room.”
Mr. Gill.—“More drink was offered you there?”