“As I stood aghast at the question, he touched one hand significantly with the finger of the other and said, ‘I do not wish to press you.’
“‘I have not the least idea,’ said I.
“The Pleader glanced significantly at the Judge and then continued:
“‘You haven’t the least idea? Can you tell me approximately where you were?’
“‘No, I cannot,’ said I. ‘It is very long ago, and I was but a young and innocent child.’
“Here the Judge interrupted me sharply: ‘We are not concerned with your young and innocent childhood. Answer the question, if you please, and make no speeches.’
“The Pleader consulted his notes, looked up to me again and said: ‘You have told us the Charter was signed in your presence and delivered over to you.’
“‘Yes,’ said I.
“‘Don’t answer,’ interrupted His Holiness, sharply, ‘until you are asked a question.’