Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-09-17

noticed young lady engaged in a
somewhat heated alteration with the
l inquired il I could be
of assistance and she informed me
that her name was Gertrude Gaylord
and that, although her evidence was
of the utmost Importance in this case.
she could not gain admittance.
thereupon undertook, hope your lord
ship will consider with sufficient
reason. forthwith to mention the
matter to your lordship."
In few minutes a tall hard-faced
girl appeared in the witness-box. In
answer to the judges questions, she
said:
My name is Gertrude Gaylord. A
year ago I was an art student, living
at 80 South Eburv street. My parents
are in Australia. know both Edward
Constant, the plaintiff, and Mrs. Num-
pany, the defendant read the re-
port of this case in the paper this
morning and then realized for the
first time that I ought to come and
give evidence. 1t is perfectly true,
as the defendant says, that she and l,
for fun, carried on an imaginary cor
respondence between lover and his
mistress. personated the lover. The
letters produced are the letters which
Mrs. Mumpany wrote in reply TO
NINE gave them to the plaintiff as
thought they would amuse him. I
was at that time on very intimate
terms with the plaintiff. Subsequent
ly. his behavior was such that l re-
fused to have anything more to do
with him. l changed my lodgings to
avoid seeing him again. That is, no
doubt, the reason why Mrs. Munpany
was unable to discover my where
abouts.
The profound impression made upon
those in court by this unexpected cor
roboration OF Mrs. Mumpanys extra
ordinary defense can well be imagined.
As for Mrs. Mumpany herself. she
could hardly believe that she was in
her right senses.
Her defense had been altogether
reckless piece Of mendacity and here
was person whom she had never set
eyes upon before. presenting herself
in the witness-bOX and confirming the
wonderful fiction that she had invent
ed.
And as to the plaintiff Edward Con-
stant he was simply tlabhergasted.
He had spoken the truth when he had
sworn. in answer to questions put to
him in DISCRIMINATION. that he
knew nobody of the name of Gertrude
Gaylord, and now he leaned across
and declared to his solicitor vehement
ly that he had never to his knowledge,
set eyes before on the girl in the box.
The attorney looked unconvinced, and
held whispered consultation with
counsel, who, in turn, smiled incredul-
ously. A few perfunctory questions
were then put to the witness by way
of crOss-examinatiOn, but it was evil
dent that the barrister did not believe
her testimony could be shaken.
Mrs. Mumpany's counsel then got
up and said he did not think it was
necessary for him to trouble tho jury
with recapitulation of the story, and
the judge summoned up dead in the
defendants favor. with the result that
Mr.. Edward Constant left the court
saddled with costs of the trial and
ruined in character.
A week later Mrs. Mumpany found
herself. together with the lady who
had thus given such an unexpected
turn to her case, in the Office of the
latter's solicitor. In the interval since
the trial she had seen more of this
Mrs. Parkson. alias Gertrude Gaylord,
than she altogether appreciated.
well, Mrs. Parkson, said the at
torney, lis this the lady whom you
mentioned to me?"
YES, this is Mrs. Mumpany, who.
as have told you, is ready to appear
as a witness on my behalf in the d.
vorce proceedings She will prove an
intimacy with me of several years
standing and will swear that on both
days when it is alleged I was down at
Brighton with Mr.. Blackthorn. on
which my husband POUNDS his claim
and slept at her house in South Ebury
street. She is very well known in
philanthropic circles, and no one will
for u moment doubt her word
That is very satisfactory" said the
attorney.
AS they left the Office Mrs. Parkson
turned to her victim and said:
''One good turn deserves another.
Mrs. Mumpany, doesn't it? l little
thought when went up to the law
courts week ago to get an idea
of the kind of an ordeal | shall myself
have to pass through next month.
that it was to result in such a mutual
advantage to you, whom l had never
seen before, and to me. whom you had
never seen before. 1t was a bold
stroke for me to pass myself Off as
Miss Gaylord, but now that you have
consented to assist me in proving my
alibi in the divorce court, am amply
repaid for the risk ran.
Lost Ring.