22/25 Well then, let me sustain my character to the end. I will leave with a stinging _Freethinker_ sentence on my lips." Raising my hand, I obtained a moment's silence. Then I folded my arms and surveyed the judge. Our eyes flashed mutual enmity for a few seconds, until with a scornful smile and a mock bow I said, "_Thank you, my lord; the sentence is worthy of your creed._" That retort has frequently been cited. It was a happy inspiration, and the more I ponder it the more profoundly I feel that it was exactly the right thing to say. |