“‘Did you ever live in New Orleans with a woman whom you represented to be your wife?’
“‘Yes.’
“‘If the court please,’ said Mr. Quillet, as he sprang quickly to his feet, ‘I must confess I cannot see wherein this kind of evidence can have any connection whatever with this case.’
“I heard Lottie whisper to Mr. Rockland, as I was sitting near her:
“‘Tell the court, papa,’ said she, ‘that we will connect it with the case very soon.’
“The iron lawyer then said to the court:
“‘We think we will be able to connect this testimony with this case, and if we fail, then your Honor can rule it out.’
“‘The court cannot see the applicability of the evidence to the case now on trial, but the defendant has a right to introduce evidence in the order chosen by her attorney. I will not give any opinion just now, but will decide upon it when all the testimony has been put before the court. Proceed with the examination.’
“‘What was the name of the woman whom you represented to be your wife?’
“‘I had rather not answer that question, as it might compromise a lady’s character.’