“My boy, I like your high spirit, but I must give you a little fatherly advice.”
“Seeing that my own father at present cannot do so.”
The Judge ignored the interruption and seated himself with an attempt at dignity.
“Mr. Graham, you must recognise the authority of the United States Government.”
“Which means you?”
“I was compelled to make an example of disloyalty.”
“You disbarred me from personal malice.”
“For your treasonable utterances.”
“I have the right to criticise your degradation of the judiciary in using it to further your political ambitions.”
“I disbarred you for treason and contempt of court.”