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, and took Opportunities to steal the Goods aforesaid. Another Evidence depos'd, That keeping an Apple-stall, the Prisoner came to her for an Half-penny worth of Codlings, giving her 6 Pence, and telling her she would presently come for her Change, desiring her to hold that Peticoat for her till she came again; but heard nothing from her till a Messenger came from her at Newgate for them, she having left her Mistress immediately from that time. The Prosecutor swore to the Petticoat, whereupon she was found
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