THE JUDGE. In the morning? Your husband was not under the influence of liquor then?
RUTH. It wasn't always that.
FROME. In what condition were you?
RUTH. In very bad condition, sir. My dress was torn, and I was half choking.
FROME. Did you tell your friend what had happened?
RUTH. Yes. I wish I never had.
FROME. It upset him?
RUTH. Dreadfully.
FROME. Did he ever speak to you about a cheque?
RUTH. Never.