The defendant's counsel secured adjournment after adjournment--no one knew why.

At last the case was moved for trial and the prosecution put in its evidence, clearly showing the guilt of the prisoner.

At the conclusion of the People's testimony, the lawyer for the defendant arose and harshly stigmatized the story of the complainant as a "pack of lies." "I will prove to you in a moment, gentlemen," exclaimed he to the jury, "how absurd is this charge against my innocent client.

Take the stand!" The prisoner arose and walked to the witnesschair.
"Open your mouth!" shouted the lawyer.
The defendant did so.

He had not a tooth in his head.