"Now, say, friend, you don't want to get too gay."
"Answer the question, Mr. Haskins," said the Court.
"Well, all right, judge; I'll do it to oblige you. The most we saw was where a fire had been. Looked like a right smart fire. They was plenty o' ashes layin' there."
"Did you see anything in the ashes?"
"What business is it o' yourn?"
"Now, now," said the Court, "you must answer the questions, Mr.
Haskins."
"All right, judge," said Curly. "Well, I dunno hardly what we did see any mor'n what I tole all the boys when we first brought Juan in. I tole you all."
"Correct the witness, your Honour," said Franklin.
"Answer only the questions, Mr. Haskins," said the Judge.
"Very well," said the prosecutor; "what did you see? Anything like a man's figure?"