KISSING THE HOUSEKEEPER.
Rather a curious case was recently heard j in the Court of Queen’s Bench, before Mr Justice Manisty. A Mrs Nixon, a widow, sued aMr Robertson for assault. She had been the housekeeper of the Rev. George Maryon Wilson, vicar of Great Camsfield, Jlunmow, and on that gentleman going to Australia in March, 1875, to marry a lady ■ there, she remained in charge of the house, and was to see to the comfort of any clergymen who came to discharge the duties of the parish during Mr Wilson’s absence. In Alay, a'Mr Mortlook came to undertake the duty, his wife and daughters accompanying him. Shortly afterwards some unpleasantness arose about the study key, which was settled, according to the Rev. Mr Mortlock's view, by his giving the plaintiff the “ kiss of peace,” though Mrs Nixon said she was rather annoyed by this peaceful offering. Some further unpleasantness resulted in a reference to Mr Robertson. Mr Wilson’s brother-in-law, who, acting as that gentle- i man’s alter cr/n. summarily dismissed Mrs Nixon, and put her nut of the house. The jury gave her a verdict for LIOO damages.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 774, 16 February 1877, Page 4
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