ALLEGED BLACKMAIL.
THE WATERHOUSE CASE. VICTIM’S LETTERS. LONDON, March 20—In the Waterhouse ease Mr Justice Shearman decided to admit’’three letters written by Frank Waterhouse and given to Lady Wilson-Barker for \ the alleged blackmailer. In the first the writer said: “I have now no capital and only a yearly income. Since I gave the lady £2lOO last year, I managed to have a further £4OO, which I have given her with this letter. 'lf requisite, I will be able next June to give her a further £4OO or £soo.’’,
The letter expressed gratitude for the recipient’s bravery when first she knew of . the matter, and also her ‘‘kindness to us ever since.’’ Frank’s next letter said: “I am sorry we are both displeased. You win find ! can raise £2OOO by the end of the month, which you will give the lady immediately, and more if you wish it. I have never asked your name, therefore I cannot write to you direct, I have taken nobody's advice, and feel convinced after all that this time you would not cause the lady such misery as to divulge what only we three know.”—(A. and N.Z.)
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Wairarapa Age, 23 March 1925, Page 5
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191ALLEGED BLACKMAIL. Wairarapa Age, 23 March 1925, Page 5
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