"It is a matter of fact," was the retort.
"It is easy to be rude, Major Pleydell."
"I'll take your word for it."
Counsel appealed to the Judge.
"My lord, I must ask your lordship——"
"I see no reason to interfere," was the cold reply.
Counsel swallowed before proceeding. He was one of those who cannot let ill alone.
"The truth is," he announced, as if byway or conclusion, "that your recollection of the whole matter is extremely hazy, isn't it?"
For a moment Berry regarded him. Then he leaned back in the box and folded his arms.
"You know," he said, slowly shaking his head, "you know, you can't be well."