In his usual style Mr.
Swartz proceeded to narrate his business connection with the accused, and stated that he had done everything he possibly could for her, but that, not satisfied with receiving his bounty, she had stolen his money.

His story was given in a conclusive and plausible manner, and on his clerk certifying to what his employer had said, the chances for the accused appeared very dim.

What added more to the evidence against her, was the conduct of Mr.Elder, who, rising from his seat briefly stated that, from his intercourse with her, he believed Mrs.Wentworth to be an unprincipled and dishonest woman.
"On what ground do you make that assertion, Mr.Elder ?" enquired the Judge.
"As I stated before, in my intercourse with her," he replied.
"And may I ask of what nature your intercourse was ?" asked the Judge.
"It would delay the court were I to state what business transactions have taken place between this woman and myself," answered Mr.Elder.
"When I arose, it was simply to state my belief in her dishonesty." "You should have appeared on the witness' box, if you desired to give evidence against the accused," remarked the Judge.

"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." "I have no such desire," replied Mr.Elder, seating himself.
"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, "let me know what you may have to say against the charges brought against you.