“Them very words. I little more forgot the consideration.”

The paper was written.

She glanced out of the window.

“Now I want a witness. I see the court is broken up.”

“Tain't necessary.”

“I want a witness, and I 'm goin' to have him.”

“Who!”

“The Judge.”

“Look here, Mary——”

“I 'm goin' to have him. You come and introduce me.”