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

by Francis L. Wellman

Mr. Choate. "Did you mean to conceal anything from them?"

Mr. Sage. "No, sir."

Mr. Choate. "Did you read the complaint over with your counsel before you swore to the answer?"

Mr. Sage. "I presume I did."

Mr. Choate. "Just imagine you were down at the Stock Exchange now, and speak loud enough so that gentleman can hear you."

Mr. Sage. "I will endeavor to."

Mr. Choate. "Did you read your answer before you swore to it?"

Mr. Sage. "I did, sir."

Mr. Choate. "It was true, then, was it not?"