They stated that the woman Smith had formerly lived in the same street, and was frequently giving half-pence and cakes to the child, who would, in consequence, follow her anywhere.

Some time since, she removed to Lock's Square, Lock's Fields, and they (the parents) had not seen her for some time.

On the day referred to the child was playing in the street, and not finding her come home they became alarmed, and went everywhere, broken hearted, in quest of her, but they could hear no tidings of her till the sad news was brought them by the officers.

The poor mother was now in attendance, and her feelings were dreadfully affected, and excited the commiseration of all present.
The prisoner Smith made no defence, and held her head down during the examination.

The child stood by her, and took no notice of the proceedings, and they were both fully committed for trial.