"A Deane should be more reverend," said Mr. Willis, Q.C., in the Bettini case.
"Where there's a Will is a way," retorted Mr. Deane, Q.C. "'If you will be honest with me, I will be honest with you.'"
"The whole matter is very clear," interposed the learned Judge, severely. "Mr. Bettini-Willis expects from the Deane, chapter——"
"And verse," interposed Mr. Deane, Q.C., and straightway broke out melodiously with—
"'Tis good to be merry and wise,
'Tis good to be thorough and true,
If you will be honest with me,
My Q.C.,
Then I will be honest with you!"
Chorus of everybody. Harmonious proceedings, and Court adjourned.