The date of the trial is set as 7 July. During the trial the alleged offence is stated as having taken place on 23 August, over a month after the date of the trial
The clerk to the court explains to the magistrate that the expression "Not on your nellie" originates from some radio comedian. In fact, it is well established Cockney Rhyming slang: "Not on your Nellie Duff" meaning "not on your puff" (i.e. "not on your life")