Needed His Tools
Warden:—“Here is the money that is due you. I hope you will now find an honorable way of making a living.”
Prisoner:—“Certainly, sir, you may depend on it.”
Warden:—“Well, we shall see; you may go now! Why are you hesitating? Do you wish to say anything?”
Prisoner (whose burglar kit had been taken from him when he was arrested):—“Might I ask your Honor for my tools?”