There is a gleam of light. The evidence for the
Claimant termi- nated on Monday, and Mr. Hawkins's rebutting evidence termin- ated yesterday. Dr. Kenealy has now to speak, after the adjourn- ment, and if he were not ill we would give him a month, but as it is he may possibly end on the fourteenth day. Mr. Hawkins ought not to be longer, but he has Serjeant Parry with him, however three weeks will suffice for both. Then come the summings-up, taking probably a fortnight ; then the jury's deli- berations, say a week, and the verdict ought to be ready by January 1. It is fortunate the cold weather has set in, for Dr. Kenealy has been ill, and according to the Lancet signs are apparent of blood-poisoning in the jury-box. Let us, however, hope that all will go well, that a verdict will be delivered, and that the case will not compel Mr. Gladstone to raise a loan.
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