human
On what ground do you make that assertion, Mr. Elder?
gpt
As I stated before, in my intercourse with her,
human
And may I ask of what nature your intercourse was?
gpt
It would delay the court were I to state what business transactions have taken place between this woman and myself, answered Mr. Elder.
human
When I arose, it was simply to state my belief in her dishonesty.
gpt
You should have appeared on the witness' box, if you desired to give evidence against the accused, remarked the Judge.
human
As it stands, your assertions cannot be taken as evidence against her. If you desire to appear as a witness for the accuser, say so, and I will then be prepared to hear what you may have to say.
gpt
I have no such desire,
human
And now my good woman, said the Judge, turning to Mrs. Wentworth, who had remained a silent listener to all that had been said against her,
gpt
I can say nothing,
human
Well, then, do you plead guilty, or not guilty?
gpt
Not Guilty! thundered Harry, in an excited manner. He had been unavoidably delayed from accompanying Mrs. Wentworth to the Court House, and had just arrived.
human
Not guilty! I repeat, and, as counsel for the accused, I beg leave to make a few remarks.
gpt
Certainly, Lieutenant Shackleford,