"Are your sympathies with the Union or with the Confederacy?"
"They are divided," tranquilly. "I have relatives and friends in both armies."
"Are you a rebel sympathizer? Answer yes or no."
"I am, sir; like many other Washington women."
"And is the accused also a rebel sympathizer?"
"I cannot answer for my niece's feelings."
"Where was the accused on the night of December 27th, 1864?"
"She spent Christmas with friends in Baltimore, and did not return to Washington until the day after New Year."
"Kindly give the names of these friends."
"Mr. and Mrs. William Murray, 24 Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Md."