For the defence, Mr. Newman said the Jury had a very simple set of facts to. deal with and it was up to them to decide whether a man such as Vaughan had given a true account of what occurred that evening. - Counsel commented strongly upon the absence of motive—an important part of the case skimmed over lightly by the proseeution—and went on to say there was no doubt but that Vaughan, who was an excitable person, acted in a very stupid manner after the incident. He should have gone straight to the nearest police station and have reported that he had accidentally shot the girl, but he seemed to share the general idea—not always a safe one—that a man in trouble should keep his mouth shut. Another point in favour of the accused was that no one in the room actually saw him raise his arm and point the revolver at the girl. 2 In summing up, his Lordship informed the Jury that if they did not find that the accused wounded the girl with intent to murder, they might find him
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