In Re Estate of Newson

Decedent was a maiden lady, apparently of advanced years, who had been living alone in a large house, and looking after her real property, the extent and character of which do not appear. Claimant, an unmarried English woman, then 30 years old, a dress-__ . maker, came to the United States, got acquaint-with decedent, and commenced working for her late in 1913. Claimant testifies, in substance, that the house contained 17 rooms, besides porches, halls, closets, large basement, and attic; that decedent occasionally had visitors, and entertained. Claimant says that she (claimant) did all of the…