The witness here began to show more signs of tearfulness.
"Don't cry!" said Cotman. "Whom did you first mention this to?"
"Well, sir, it was to Mrs. Lane. I got so upset about it that I told her."
"Who is Mrs. Lane?"
"She's the lady that looks after the Girls' Friendly Society, sir."
"Are you a member of that?"
"Yes, sir."
"So you went and told Mrs. Lane all about it?"
"Yes, sir."
"What did Mrs. Lane say?"