Cross-examined by Mr. MCCALL.- She live at 549, Old Kent-road, with her husband. He had been in a motor business but had retired from it. He was never employed in the gas works. Her son lived with her. She objected to corporal punishment altogether.
Did you ever resort to corporal punishment with your own children?- Never in my life.
And you are satisfied with the result?- Perfectly.
Then the wisdom of Solomon to you is foolishness? – In this particular instance, yes.
The witness was still under cross-examination when the further hearing was adjourned until to-morrow.