"Well, as I said afore, he couldn't have found a better man." "HE thought he could, two better men.

I rather think he was right.

You are the two, gentlemen." This statement did not have the effect which the Judge expected.

He expected exclamations and protests.

Instead his visitors looked at each other and at him in a puzzled fashion.
"Er--er--what was that ?" queried Mr.Hamilton.