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         RUTH looks at FALDER, then passes quietly down and takes her seat among the witnesses.       

       FROME. I call the prisoner, my lord.     

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         FALDER leaves the dock; goes into the witness-box, and is duly sworn.       

       FROME. What is your name?     

       FALDER. William Falder.     

       FROME. And age?     

       FALDER. Twenty-three.     

       FROME. You are not married?     

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         FALDER shakes his head       

       FROME. How long have you known the last witness?     

       FALDER. Six months.     

       FROME. Is her account of the relationship between you a correct one?     

       FALDER. Yes.     

       FROME. You became devotedly attached to her, however?     

       FALDER. Yes.     

       THE JUDGE. Though you knew she was a married woman?     

       FALDER. I couldn't help it, your lordship.     

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