"Pineapple Jupiter!" called Badger. The old negro hobbled to the stand and immediately opened his mouth in a good-natured smile, which set the spectators' lips working responsively.
"This is a murder case, involving life and death," said Chief Justice Playfair, with dignity, and the court officers rapped their staffs and bustled about, commanding silence.
"You know Mr. Aronson, the last witness but one?" asked Badger.
"See him most every day, sah."
"Do you also know a young lady named Miss Serena Lamb?"
"See her most every day, sah."
"Did you ever introduce Mr. Aronson to Miss Lamb?"
"Yes, sah."
"When and where?"
"Well, you see, I fotched him up to her and says I, 'Here's a convert, sister,' says I. 'Hallelujah!' says she, and that's how I done it, sah."