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You are charged that you, Vera Rose Drake,
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on the 17th day of November, 1950,
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at 37 Flixton Street, North 1,
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with the intent to procure a miscarriage,
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did unlawfully and feloniously use an instrument
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on Pamela Mary Barnes,
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contrary to section 58
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of the Offenses Against the Person Act, 1861.
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Do you wish to say
anything in answer to the charge?
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You are not obliged to say anything
unless you wish to do so,
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But whatever you say
will be taken down in writing
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and may be given in evidence.
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No.
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Thank you,
sergeant.
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Very good, sir.
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This way, Vera.
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Mr. Drake--
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What's going on?
What's all this about?
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Look, I'll tell you what,
could you bear with me for a minute?
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Have a seat.
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Sir.
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Mrs. Drake, I've just
been talking to your husband.
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He doesn't know why you're here, does he?
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No.
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He's going to find out, you know?
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Why don't you tell him yourself?
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l can bring him through, now.
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l think it's for the best, don't you?
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Yes, dear.
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Myself and the W.P.C. will have to be
present, do you understand?