Sir Edward.—“Who else got any of this money?”
Witness.—“Parker. Charles Parker got some and also Wood.”
Thos. Price was the next witness. This man was a waiter at a private hotel in St. James’s and he testified to Wilde’s visits there and to the number of young men, “of quite inferior station,” who called to see him. Then came Frank Atkins, whose evidence is given in full.
Mr. Avory.—“How old are you?”
Witness.—“I am 20 years old.”
Mr. Avory.—“What is your business?”
Witness.—“I have been a billiard-marker.”
Mr. Avory.—“You are doing nothing now?”
Witness.—“No.”
Mr. Avory.—“Who introduced you to Wilde?”