The Bench Was Barred

The Bench Was Barred.

A king's counsel was appearing in a case of slander which was being heard before a certain judge with whom outside of court he was on the best of terms.

   The chief witness was a woman, who appeared to testify to the alleged slander.

   "Now, madam," began the K. C. "please repeat the slanderous state statements made by the defendant on this occasion just as you heard them."

"Oh, they are unfit for any respectable person to hear!" was the emphatic response as she looked indignantly at the barrister.

  "Then," said the K. C. coaxingly "suppose you just whisper them to the judge"                                 London Answers.