The Gilded Age


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Should be governed by the evidence. Knew no reason why he could not be  
an impartial juror.  
Question by District Attorney.  
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How is it that the reports made no impression on you?"  
Never believe anything I see in the newspapers."  
(Laughter from the crowd, approving smiles from his Honor and Mr.  
Braham.) Juror sworn in. Mr. Braham whispered to O'Keefe, "that's the  
man."  
Avery Hicks, pea-nut peddler. Did he ever hear of this case? The man  
shook his head.  
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Can you read?"  
No." "Any scruples about capital punishment?"  
No."  
He was about to be sworn, when the district attorney turning to him  
carelessly, remarked,  
"Understand the nature of an oath?"  
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