Allen.—'I will promise not to interfere one way or the other, if I am allowed to go.'
The court loungers, who know something of the peculiar politics of the
Fourth Ward, here laughed immoderately.
Justice.—'You go to the captain, and tell him all about it.'
Allen.—'I won't vote at all if I am let go. I always keep in with the police.' (Laughter.)
Justice.—'That's right.'
Allen.—'Only for the kindness of the police, I never could have kept my place so many years. They have always been my friends.' (Laughter.)
Justice.—'How long is it since you have had any prayer meetings in your house?'
Allen.—'About eight days.'
Justice.—'You have got through with them, then, have you?'
Allen.—'Well, yes, they are not held in my house any more, but they do be held at Jim Miller's, next door, all the same.'