Mr, Justice Hodson continued. I would like to say I was very much impressed by Dr. Beatson as an honest and intelligent witness.
That really disposes of the matter, because, if I believe him, that is really an end of the case.
Miss Smith-Thomas, the judge concluded, was a young woman of considerable personality, Her feelings towards Dr. Beatson were not the same as his towards her.
She was well able to take care of herself, and did take care of herself, I feel no sexual advances were made to her," said the judge. She was no doubt enjoying the admiration and friendship she was receiving from this man, but the matter went no further than that.
He dismissed the petition, with costs to be paid by Mrs. Beatson, and he dismissed Miss Smith-Thomas from the suit, with an order for her costs.
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