"I do not wish to be unpleasant," he said, with a strong effort to be calm, "but I wish to ask if Judge Blackstone is in the room." "I am," said the Judge, rising.

"What can I do for you ?" "I desire to apply for an injunction restraining the Baron from using my whale in his story.

That whale, your honor, is copyrighted," said Jonah.
"If I had any other claim to the affection of mankind than the one which is based on my experience with that leviathan, I would willingly permit the Baron to introduce him into his story; but that whale, your honor, is my stock in trade--he is my all." "I think Jonah's point is well taken," said Blackstone, turning to the Baron.

"It would be a distinct hardship, I think, if the plaintiff in this action were to be deprived of the exclusive use of his sole accessory.

The injunction prayed for is therefore granted.