"Save your exception," retorted Judge Brentano.
A few minutes later Mr. O'Donnell began questioning Mrs. Linderman regarding the letter which was received by Miss Joyce and telling of her alleged tortures which resulted in her being found bound and gagged in a Wellington hotel bathroom.
"I object! This isn't proper. I'm invoking the strict rules now," said Mr. Short.
"Sustained," said Judge Brentano.
"Give me the letter, then," snapped Mr. O'Donnell.
"Say please," replied Mr. Short, holding the letter teasingly.
"Please. Being attorney for the Chinese, I'll 'kow-tow' to you," said Mr. O'Donnell, solemnly making the Chinese salutation to royalty.
A few minutes later Mr. Short objected again.
"That's only a self-serving declaration," he declared.
"Who does it serve?" sarcastically inquired Mr. O'Donnell.