They are all brothers in a court of law.
“Upon what grounds, brother Matchley?” inquired Serjeant Jawkins.
“As irrelevant.”
“I hope his lordship will rule that my questions are relevant.”
The judge signified that question might be put.
It was again repeated.
The witness said sharply—
“No, it is not my practice to do so.”
“Then it is fair to assume that this is an exceptional case,” said Serjeant Jawkins.
“You have not told us, Mrs. Pocklington, if you heard any one calling out or shouting before you opened the window and commenced hostilities?”