He appeared to taunt her with her dishonor, he threatened exposure if she did not become again the mistress of his passion.
Gentlemen, do you wonder if this woman, thus pursued, lost her reason, was beside herself with fear, and that her wrongs preyed upon her mind until she was no longer responsible for her acts?
I turn away my head as one who would not willingly look even upon the just vengeance of Heaven.
(Mr.Braham paused as if overcome by his emotions.

Mrs.Hawkins and Washington were in tears, as were many of the spectators also.

The jury looked scared.) "Gentlemen, in this condition of affairs it needed but a spark--I do not say a suggestion, I do not say a hint--from this butterfly Brierly; this rejected rival, to cause the explosion.

I make no charges, but if this woman was in her right mind when she fled from Washington and reached this city in company--with Brierly, then I do not know what insanity is." When Mr.Braham sat down, he felt that he had the jury with him.

A burst of applause followed, which the officer promptly, suppressed.