“I never see such a case,” he said unsteadily. “Talk about ’and in glove. Why, the pro’ibited degrees ain’t in it. An’ there’s my answer. ’Usbands an’ wives ain’t competent witnesses, sir.”
There was a sudden silence.
Then—
“Thank you,” said Derry softly. “I—I think we’d forgotten that,” he added, glancing around.
“It’s—it’s a very good rule,” said Virginia gently.
“It is,” said Roger.
“It’s of pure gold,” said Rosemary. “But it doesn’t sound like the Law. It’s more like the Book of Proverbs.”
“I’ve no doubt it dates from then,” said Derry Peruke. “Solomon probably made it in self-defence.”
“Seven ’undred statemen’s,” said P.C. Bloke brokenly.
“He had a spade-shaped beard,” said Roger, laughing.