"The old gentleman was mighty handy at that, sir."

Mr. Braham submitted that the man was disqualified Judge thought not.

Point argued. Challenged peremptorily, and set aside.

Ethan Dobb, cart-driver.

Can you read?"

Yes, but haven't a habit of it."

Have you heard of this case?"

I think so--but it might be another. I have no opinion about it."

Dist. A. "Tha--tha--there! Hold on a bit? Did anybody tell you to say

you had no opinion about it?"

"N--n--o, sir."

Take care now, take care. Then what suggested it to you to volunteer

that remark?"

"They've always asked that, when I was on juries."

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