IS A PREDICAMENT.
» A hardy but cunning-looking am of toil, accused of stealing a pair of trousers, was discharged by the sitting magistrate, after a long and patient Investigation of his case, on the growl that the evidence brought forward against him was insufficient to establish his culpability. He continued, however, to remain in the dock after his acquittal had been formally pronounced. The lawyer who h*i conducted his defence, observing that he was free to go about his business, if he had any. He shook his head slightly but did not budge. By this time, no other case being on hand, the Court was nearly empty. Again addressing him, his defender inquired with some irritation, "why the deuce." he did not go. " Step this way, a moment, please " replied the steadfast one,' " and let me whisper in your ear. I can't go till witnesses for the prosecution have left the Court" "And why, may I ask T* " Because of the stolen trousers — don't you understand f "Most assuredly I do not understand. What about the trousers f • Only this "—confidentially and in the lowest of whispers-*-*' I've got 'em. on !"
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Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1075, 17 April 1882, Page 2
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191IS A PREDICAMENT. Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1075, 17 April 1882, Page 2
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