(An Utterly Impossible Incident that will never be "Reported.")
Scene—A Court of Law. Experienced Counsel arguing a point in the teeth of his Lordship on the Bench.
His Lordship (angrily). No, Mr. Bands, I really cannot agree with you. It seems to me that you are merely wasting our time, and no doubt your own.
Experienced Counsel (politely). Not at all, my Lord. I scarcely venture to urge the great importance of the matter to my client.
His Lordship. No doubt; and your client showed excellent judgment in entrusting his interests to your hands. Still law is law, and can never be anything else.
Exp. C. Your Lordship is most kind. But my point, my Lord, is so plain—the matter is so clear. Surely your Lordship must see it.
His Lordship (with much irony). It is my fault, no doubt, Mr. Bands, but as matter of fact your point is absolutely lost to me. I confess I cannot see it at all.
Exp. C. I would not propose for a moment that your Lordship's judgment is at fault. But I would venture to suggest that the atmosphere of the Court is sufficiently dense to cloud the clearest and most brilliant intellect.
His Lordship (mollified). There is a good deal in what you say, Mr. Bands, but of course, we must put up with it. There is no remedy.
Exp. C. With every possible respect to the Bench, my Lord, I would humbly suggest that there is a remedy.