At the Quarter Sessions held at Truro early in May a certain Joseph Little was placed at the bar, charged with having violently assaulted his wife. When Mrs. Little appeared to give evidence against her turbulent mate, he addressed her in a plaintive tone, and the following dialogue took place:—
"My dear, I am sorry to see you here."
"So am I."
"I hope you will forgive me this once, and I will never lift my hand to you again."
"You have broke your promise so often that I cannot trust you."
"My dear life, don't send me back to prison again; you have always been a good, honest, sober, and virtuous wife to me."
"It is for the good of your soul that you should be punished."
"You need not fear me, I will give you all my property, and part from you, if you wish it."
"I know it is for my safety, and for your salvation, that you should be confined a little longer."
And after this billing and cooing, John Little brought a counter charge of assault against his wife, and was ultimately bound over to keep the peace.