SECOND (more hopefully)—"Why don't you tell the truth and get a good night's rest?"
The two village trouble-makers had gotten into a row and the matter was up in court. Uncle Wash, an old gentleman of color, was a witness.
"Now, uncle," said the lawyer, "tell me just what conversation occurred."
"I kain't jes' remember it all," replied the candid Wash, "excep' dat each one was callin' de other what dey is."
"Truth crushed to earth will rise again" said the hopeful person.
"Yes," replied the cynic; "but it's liable to have to go with a crutch for some time after."