delivered the opinion of the court.

On the evidence for the plaintiff, which was accepted by the jury, she was entitled to recover punitive damages. Illinois, *202etc., R. Co. v. Reid, 93 Miss. 455, 46 South. 146, 17 L. R. A. (N. S.) 344.

We think, however, that the verdict was excessive, but, if appellee will remit down to $1,500, the judgment will be affirmed ; otherwise, it will be reversed, and the cause remanded..

Affirmed on remittitur.

delivered the following dissenting opinion.

When the facts of this case are thoroughly examined it is my judgment that it does not present a case for the allowance of punitive damages. I think the judgment should be reversed and the cause remanded.