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I said "You dont mean an assignation house?" "No not exactly he said "But where we can enjoy ourselves "Most respectable ladies have gentlemen friends" I said "I dont want any of your 5 friends" He said "No harm" no one here will know it" He boasted of his intimacy with other women, with the knowledge of his wife. "When we removed from there he quit coming and commenced to complain of James"

Q.R. 10 Did he ever tell you he'd discharge your husband unless you would submit?
A.M.B. No he never did.

Q.R. Why did you not tell your husband?
A.M.B. I told him most of it, that Maj Roberts 15 wanted me to go south with him and to go into an assignation house," (I only told about the assignation three weeks ago) I told him at the time of the occurrence in every instance, from teh beginning to the End. (Did not tell of the kissing for fear)

Q.R. What did your husband say?
A.M.B. Lucy, I have confidence in you and Maj Roberts cant compell you do do anything you dont want to "I would tell him every time

Q.R. 25 Why did you not insist on your husband's resenting this?
A.M.B. Because I was afraid James would lose his place.

Q.R. 28 Was this the reason at first?