The Art of Cross-Examination / With the Cross-Examinations of Important Witnesses in Some Celebrated Cases

by Francis L. Wellman

Counsel. "Was he also married to this sixteen-year-old girl?"

Witness (no answer).

Counsel (pointedly at witness). "Was he married to this girl also?"

Witness. "Why, no."

Counsel. "You say you were married to her. Give me the date of your marriage."

Witness (hesitating). "I don't remember the date."

Counsel. "How many years ago was it?"

Witness. "I don't remember."

Counsel. "How many years ago was it?"