Gardner arrived by train from Cumbria. She was not yet fully recovered from her illness, but felt compelled to make the journey in fear for her daughters’ lives. She resolved to be a help around the house for John with the meals and the children. Her children had already caused him enough trouble to last a lifetime. Compelled by necessity, John went to Clitheroe to find a lawyer for his wife and her sister. There was a firm his family had dealt with for minor disputes in the past, and it was there he headed, accompanied by his brother-in-law Tom for moral support. “Thank goodness for family,” he mused. “I can barely think straight at present, and I surely need help to explain our situation.” Tom’s quiet presence in the intimidating chambers in which they found themselves was a great help, and John was able quickly to secure the services of an advocate to appear with the sisters at the Magistrate’s Hearing scheduled for the next week in Bolton-by-Bowland.
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