Magistrate: The case can proceed. Mr. White Lush: Call Mrs. Preedy. The witness presented herself, and was sworn. Mr. White Lush: Your name is Anna Maria Preedy? Witness: Yes, sir. Mr. White Lush: You are a widow? Witness: Yes, sir, worse luck. ’Is name was James, poor dear! Mr. White Lush: You live at No. 118, Great Porter Square? [30] [30] Witness: Yes, sir. Mr. White Lush: How long have you occupied your house? Witness: Four and twenty year, come Michaelmas. Mr. White Lush: What kind of a house is yours? Witness (with spirit): I defy you or any gentleman to say anythink agin its character. Mr. White Lush: You keep a lodging-house? Witness: I’m none the worse for that, I suppose? Mr. White Lush: Answer my question. You keep a lodging-house? Witness: I do, sir. Mr. White Lush: Do you remember the night of the 9th of last month?
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