"I did not hear the latter part of counsel's remark," observed the court, referring to the words which roused the ire of Mr. Hynes.
"He said it was a scheme of ours," said Judge Longenecker.
"Oh, I made the remark," cried Forrest flippantly.
"Then, it was improper," responded the court, with a slight frown on his face.
"There is no scheme on the part of the prosecution," Mr. Hynes explained, "except to watch the schemes of the defense."
"I am surprised to see the gentleman so agitated," put in Forrest.
"I am agitated, sir," said Mr. Hynes to the court, "because I am sensitive in my honor, and the gentleman is not." [Sensation.]
Counsel on both sides were standing and gesticulating as if they wished to prolong this interesting colloquy.
"Take your seats, gentlemen," said the court, slowly. The lawyers meekly sat down. "The language employed by Mr. Forrest," continued Judge McConnell, "was highly improper. I don't care to visit the offence with any greater severity than condemnation."
Mr. Johnson was peremptorily challenged in behalf of Kunze, and the scene was over.