The Magistrate. “Oh!—you admit making counterfeit money then?”
Prisoner (airily). “Well, the fact is, your washup, the supply o’ the genuine article is so extremely limited, and things generally are so very tight commercially, that a poor fellow must do something these times to turn an honest penny!”
“Brief let it be”—as the barrister said in his conference with the attorney.
Dignity under Difficulties.—Puffec’ Lidy (retiring from the public gaze for the 150th time). “Home, John!”
LEGAL MAXIMS
(Suggestions for alteration and adaptation to Modern Manners and Customs, after the Jackson decision by the Court of Appeal.)