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The Three Clerks

CHAPTER XLI
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And Mr.Chaffanbrass did read it in a voice audible to all men.

'All will yet be well, if those shares be ready to-morrow morning.' We may take it as admitted, I suppose, that this is in your handwriting, Mr.Scott ?' 'It probably may be, though I will not say that it is.' 'Do you not know, sir, with positive certainty that it is your writing ?' To this Undy made no direct answer.

'What is your opinion, Mr.
Scott ?' said the judge; 'you can probably give an opinion by which the jury would be much guided.' 'I think it is, my lord,' said Undy.
'He thinks it is, said Mr.Chaffanbrass, addressing the jury.
'Well, for once I agree with you.

I think it is also--and how will you have the goodness to explain it.

To whom was it addressed ?' 'I cannot say.' 'When was it written ?' 'I do not know.' 'What does it mean ?' 'I cannot remember.' 'Was it addressed to Mr.Tudor ?' 'I should think not.' 'Now, Mr.Scott, have the goodness to look at the jury, and to speak a little louder.


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