The New York herald., 1878-02-22
A WOMAN OF SPIRIT.

HER HUSBAND ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF
Observation-Disclosures IN POLICE
COURT.
Emma Carson, to all appearances small girl, came
into tho Essex Market Court ana ebowed her way to
the Judges desk. Her face, that just reached above
tho railing Of the desk, was pretty aud round, with
attractive hazel eyes, and a charming mouth. From
beneath jauuty hat peeped ringots Of dark waving
hair. Tho httle lady placed q small, finely shaped
hand upon the desk IL was much could be done
TO get Tho chubby arm hsh looked at the Justice,
and said:-
ssMy husband has abandoned me-"
"Marrisds" asked tho astonished magistrate.
eyes. going on seven years. There's my husb band.
had him arrested"
She pointed 70 tall, dark featured, sad looking
young man, with great deal OF forehead and trae
OF mustache.
s.Have you." asked the Interested Justice, "de-
manded support OF him Z"
'Certainiy. He has been twice before arrested for
not supporting his children. He has been paying me
IS y week for over ayear, but three weeks ago the
pay ment stopped, and asked him twice Tor the
money, which oacn time he refused to give me. So
have had HIM brought here | have two ch Ildren
living; third ded when IL. was very young. Ny
mother works out and keep house " No. 81 Eidrdge
street and bring up The litto ones"
stop aown ana make your affidavit"
iou 70 u ts'c Uouy w nAve 'amiy, saio QUO ot
the clerks
"Oh, my children" she answered with pride, "aro
not 80 small, BY any means"
Step here, I" said tho clerk, when the aidavit was
finished and 1t was task for the little
TO manage u pen, SO high was the desk on which sho
loaned.
Ill support tho children when can" said John G.
Carson, the prisoner. ~ don't know when that Will
be- Perhaps may not be able 10 pay anything in a
long timo. have no trade, and don't know wnen
shpl make any money"
"And you'll leave your iit,le die Of munger"
said sue. "You aon't care what becomes of them so
long as you keep yourself ied"
''l'll lake tue children and BRING them up"
wiFEs TROUBLES
"No you won't;" and nor eyes flashed nrc. You
shall not rob me vi them. What have you done 10
deserve thctn2 And Is Il now, sf;er have brought
them through sickness and want, that shall turn
them over TO your Judge, he does not work, dad
be ever His father, VINO Is now dead, supported him
when alive w giving him easy things to DC"
'.Why not make up and live together 2" asked tho
Judge.
"No, he blurted oct.
"Why not 20
"Bccause don't want to live with her,"
"Aud y0uy" to the wife.
''Csrtainy,n eaid sne, 'if he will only as
he should; but he mas often come home drunk. When
oitcn been sent for by his father (shc said u
seriously and the husband did not deny ~ to bring
m home when he was unable 10 take care OF him.
sell."
.Hc's oasiiy ied,n SAID Carson's counsel
"Yes," said the JUSTICE 'hs seems to be rather
hclploss"
Mrs. Carson was we'll abIc TO take care OF herself
She was spirited all through the examination. Sho
looked hor nterrogators sQusrcly In tho eye and
picd promptly 10 each question addressed her. Her
lace every now ana again expressed ind gnaton,
tempt or sorrow. Sno looked upon Carson's lawyer
interoper and her replies u his questions wero
very brief. fhc Justice at last allowed the husband
week or two Ia which 10 hnd employment, and tue
little vile went nome 70 look alter her children.