Were you ever married to George Bethune, the one who is now in court?
Objected to by counsel.
Justice Shandley: That is a proper question, and must be answered.
That is my business. He has been my husband for over ten years.
Were you ever married to him?
Objected to. Objection overruled.
I have answered already. I have answered all I am going to do.
Justice Shandley insisted that she must answer the questions, but when she still refused, almost in a defiant manner, he rose from the bench, and declared the case dismissed. His action was received with rounds of applause from the persons assembled.