Squire Benson requested the court to have Joe Braman summoned as a witness in the case; and after a short delay, he was brought in by an officer.
"Was that the person?"
"It was."
"You are sure?"
"I noticed the scar on his cheek," replied the witness, "and I should not be likely to mistake such a person as that for another."
The audience smiled at this sally. Joe Braman was in truth an oddity in his personal appearance, and the remark of the witness seemed to have a peculiar force.
"That is all, Mr. Stevens; the witness is yours, Mr. Prescott," said Squire Benson, turning to the county attorney.
But Mr. Prescott asked him no questions.
"Joseph Braman, take the stand," continued Tony's lawyer.
Joe seemed bewildered by the circumstances that surrounded him, and gazed vacantly at the judge and jury. He was a dull, stupid fellow, and did not readily comprehend his position.