The case was resumed on Tuesday.
Further examined by Mr. Wing, respondent denied the allegation of" adultery. His version of the "Trocadero was that, returning there at 2.15 a.m., he found a lady asleep in his bed. It being impossible to sleep on the floor, witness also got into the bed, and went to sleep, without awaking the lady. He was awakened at 4.20 and heard a voice—which he did not recognize—saying: "Jack Barnes, you are caught."" Respondent thought some friend was playing a joke on him. but next minute the door was burst open, kick-¢ down, and Mrs. Monkman rushed in. followed ®y petitioner and a Chinese. well, respondent admitted that he did have a word of conversation with the lady before going to sleep. He shook her and told her to "get out of it," to which she replied "'Dearie, it's too late."" This was all that was said, and witness was asleep in two minutes. As to drinking, respondent admit. ted he had always been accustomed to it. Had counsel ever- seen a soldier who did not drink?
His Lordship—There are heaps of Army men who are teetotallers.
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