MISS LOTTIE WILMOT IN COURT.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2044, 11 September 1880, Page 3

MISS LOTTIE WILMOT IN COURT.

The scene in Court during the trial of Wilmot versus Bennett was exceedingly lively Isays the ‘‘Sydney Bulletin”), more especially when Lottie was being examined. “ Now, Miss Wilmot,” said Mr Want in his blandest sones, “kindly explain to the jury the meaning of the placard that was in your shop window, intimating that gentlemen could have correspondence addressed there and readdressed.” “Mr Want,” majestically returned Lottie, begging the question, “ I trust that you will allow me to leave this Court with the opinion that you’re a gentleman.” But not content with this rebuff, the unfortunate barrister rushed on to his fate. “ Come, now, madam, explain the business that was done at this shop,” he cried in stentorian tones, “ I know all about it,” There was a pause then, just as though the actress were temporarily bothered, and the learned counsel for the defence cast a jubilant glance in the direction of his clients. His triumph, however, was but short-lived. “You certainly ought to know all about it, Mr Want,” replied the fair plaintiff in a clear voice, " for you were always hanging about the cigar shop yourself!” Then there was a bit of abuzz through the Court, Mr Want cleared his throat loudly, Lottie set her cuffs composedly, the usher cried silence excitedly, and the cross-examination was over.