The audience broke into a laugh and the Sheriff called for order. Major Abbott resumed.
"But after that you went on hunting for treasure, you and the son of the State's Attorney?"
"Yes, sir."
"Have you ever heard that this is a community where some people have visions?"
The judge said: "That's not proper, Major Abbott." And Major Abbott said: "I thought the remark not out of form, considering that the son of the distinguished State's Attorney has illusions too."
My pa said: "This is a good place to wake up, as you'll find." And Major Abbott said: "When is waking up time?"
My pa says, "Now."
Then the people laughed and the jury and the Sheriff rapped for order again.
"Well," said Major Abbott, "did you ever deceive anybody, Mitchie?"
Mitchie tugged with his hands, and said, "Yes, sir."