Witness.—“Yes.”
Sir Edward.—“Did any impropriety ever take place between you and Wilde?”
Witness.—“Never.”
Sir Edward.—“Have you ever lived with a man named Burton?”
Witness.—“Yes.”
Sir Edward.—“What was he?”
Witness.—“A bookmaker.”
Sir Edward.—“Have you and this Burton been engaged in the business of blackmailing?”
Witness.—“I have a professional name. I have sometimes called myself Denny.”
Sir Edward.—“Has this man Burton, to your knowledge, obtained money from gentlemen by accusing them or threatening to accuse them of certain offences?”