The Magistrate looked sharply at the speaker, who regarded him with a calm, cold glance.
“The Court cannot allow you to consume much more time, Sir. The decision of this motion is largely a matter of discretion——”
“Which your Honour will remember is the better part of valour.”
Judge Blagden frowned angrily at the speaker and picked up the green-covered order.
The Court Room was hushed to almost breathless stillness.
“Go on with your argument, Mr. Martin, but be brief.” The words came from behind the paper in the Judge’s hand.
Martin instantly sat down.
The Judge stopped reading and peered over the desk.
“Well,” he queried, “have you finished?”
“No, Sir, I have not,” answered Martin positively.