“‘I followed her down the street, and when she would pass near a lamp-post I could see the color of the dress distinctly.’
“‘Then the only reason you have for saying it was Miss Bramlett was because you knew the blue silk dress?’
“‘No, that is not the only reason, by a long jump, I’ll let you know.’
“‘What other reasons have you besides the dress?’
“‘Didn’t I see her come out of Mr. Ragland’s house, and go to Bowles’ quarters? Didn’t I see her meet him in the garden at another time, when I was waiting to meet Mrs. Ragland?’
“‘Well, tell us about the first time you saw Bowles and the woman together in the garden.’
“‘Haven’t I told it? What do you want me to tell it a dozen times for?’
“‘The witness will answer the questions promptly!’ said the judge.
“‘Oh! very well, I can tell it over a thousand times if you want it. I saw Miss Bramlett meet Bowles in the garden one night, about a week before I saw her go to his quarters.’
“‘Did she have on the same blue silk dress the first time you saw her meet Bowles?’