He always winced at that "Mr." "Well, I wouldn't serve myself such a trick as that," he said with decision.

"When I take liquor, it's one thing; and when I want water, it's another." "It is, indeed," agreed Mahaffy.
"I drink as much clear water as is good for a man of my constitution," said the judge combatively.

"My talents are wasted here," he resumed, after a little pause.

"I've brought them the blessings of the law, but what does it signify!" "Why did you ever come here ?" Mahaffy spoke sharply.
"I might ask the same question of you, and in the same offensive tone," said the judge.
"May I ask, not wishing to take a liberty, were you always the same old pauper you've been since I've known you ?" inquired Mahaffy.

The judge maintained a stony silence.
The heat deepened in the heart of the afternoon.