The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

 

601.   MARY FLYNN was indicted for stealing, on the 13th of August last, three yards of muslin, value 25 s. the property of   George Parker .

  GEORGE PARKER sworn.

I can only prove the property.

  ANN DAY sworn.

I live with Mr. Parker as shopwoman; he keeps a childbed-linen and muslin warehouse ; on the 13th of August, about seven in the evening, I was in the shop, and the prisoner came in and asked to look at some muslin; I was busy with a lady at that time; I took the muslin down and shewed her; she asked the price, and I told her; she said it was too dear; I said we had nothing cheaper; she then   drew a piece of muslin from under the piece she was looking at; I saw her do it; she said it was too dear, and left the shop; I followed her, and took her about forty yards from the door; she asked me what I wanted; I said she must come back; she made some resistance, but I brought her back, and she threw the muslin into the shop; the muslin is here; (produced) I can swear to the muslin; here is R. D. on it, in Mr. Parker's hand writing.

Mr. Parker. I know this to be my property, by my own mark.

PRISONER's DEFENCE.

I know nothing about it; I did not take it; I was not from the shop door; she sent for a constable; I have two young children, and they have no father living; I have not seen my children since I came to gaol.

Prosecutor. There were some people here to give her a character last night.

GUILTY .

Imprisoned twelve months , and fined 1 s.

Tried by the first Middlesex Jury before Mr. RECORDER.