Captain.—'I have policemen here to prove that it is disorderly.'
Justice.—'Allen, what do you say to this charge?'
Allen.—'Your Honor, during the past six weeks I have done no business. My house has been used all the time for prayer-meetings.'
Justice.—-'What about the robbery of this man?'
Allen.—'I have nothing to say about it, for I was not at home last night. I know very well that the captain does not want to have me locked up. We have always been good friends, haven't we, captain?'
Captain.—'I have nothing to say about it.'
Allen.—'If no charge is made, I promise to have nothing to do with politics.'
Justice.—'Do you mean to say that politics had any thing to do with your arrest?'
Allen.—'I don't say anything at all about it, your Honor.'
Justice.—'Then why do you hint at it?'