In this interval of silence, an appreciation of the situation gradually stole over the, audience, and an explosion of laughter followed, in which even the Court and the bar could hardly keep from joining.
Sheriff.

"Order in the Court." The Judge.

"The witness will confine his remarks to answers to questions." The Colonel turned courteously to the Judge and said, "Certainly, your Honor--certainly.

I am not well acquainted with the forms of procedure in the courts of New York, but in the West, sir, in the West--" The Judge.

"There, there, that will do, that will do! "You see, your Honor, there were no questions asked me, and I thought I would take advantage of the lull in the proceedings to explain to the, jury a very significant train of--" The Judge.