“You are making a mistake, Aunt Patsy Cooper,” said the judge. “You shouldn't state that as a fact, because you don't know it to be a fact.”
“What's the reason I don't?” said Aunt Patsy, bridling a little.
“What is the reason that you do know it?”
“The best in the world because they told me.”
“That isn't a reason.”
“Well, for the land's sake! Betsy Hale, do you hear that?”
“Hear it? I should think so,” said Aunt Betsy, rising and facing the court. “Why, Judge, I was there and heard it myself. Luigi says to Angelo—no, it was Angelo said it to—”
“Come, come, Mrs. Hale, pray sit down, and—”
“Certainly, it's all right, I'm going to sit down presently, but not until I've—”
“But you must sit down!”