"I know very well what I ruled, Mr. Munson," said the Recorder, sharply. "You objected yesterday to evidence against Dr. Meredith's ability as a physician, and I sustained you. This is a different matter. As I understand it, counsel is now endeavoring to show that Dr. Meredith was a prejudiced witness. I shall allow the fullest latitude in that direction."
"We thank you very much, your Honor," said Mr. Bliss, and then turned to his client saying: "Please answer my question."
"I knew of it before I returned. In fact, it was because of letters from my wife, complaining of this man, that I shortened my trip abroad."
"What happened between you after your return?"
"I charged him with his unfaithfulness to his trust, and we quarrelled. Had he been a larger man, I should have thrashed him!"
"Was it after this that you attacked one of his papers in debate?"
"Yes, immediately afterwards. In fact I think that the quarrel between us had much to do with it. He must have been in a very disturbed frame of mind, to have written such a blundering thesis, for ordinarily he is a skilful physician."
"Then, on the whole, Dr. Meredith was inaccurate when he said that you and he are not enemies?"
"He simply lied."
"You must not use such language," said the Recorder, quickly.