The little foreigner on the witness stand looked bewildered and frightened.
‘He further says that there were two sailors on the car and that they jumped off and ran.’
‘Have they been located yet?’ inquired the Judge.
‘No, Your Honor; we’ve been unable to trace them, although the conductor gave a good description,’ replied counsel.
‘Proceed.’
The interpreter continued.
‘Paslovsky, the witness, declares he had a clear view of the plaintiff when he got off. He states that just as the plaintiff put his foot on the ground, with his back to the front of the car, it gave a sudden start and he was thrown to the road.’
‘Can’t the witness understand or speak enough English to tell the court about that?’ asked the Judge.
‘No, Your Honor; he’s been in this country only two weeks.’
‘How can he get about at that hour of night alone, then?’