“Address yourself to the jury, sir.”
The man made a short pause, but, notwithstanding what had been said to
him, continued his narrative.
The judge was then more explicit, and said to him, “Speak to the jury,
sir; the men sitting behind you on the benches.”
The witness at once turned around, and, making an awkward bow, said,
with perfect gravity,--
“Good morning, gentlemen.”
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Transcriber’s Note:
Punctuation has been made consistent.
The following change was made:
p. 7: married changed to remarried (never remarried. He)