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Show No lleilre lo ;utrli Hr. James I Sweeney, of tho Suffolk (Muss.) bar, Js noted for the brightness nnd aptness of his retorts. Itcccntly lu a case n woman was very refractory under cross-examination, and although tho lawyer used all politeness and mildness, sharp and unsatisfactory replies re-plies were received. Her meek und humble husband was present in court. Mr. Sweeney tried another Innocent question, when the lady responded with vindictive tiro flashing from her eyes: "Mr. Lawyer, you needn't think you can oitch mo; no, sir, you en n't catch me." With his most pleasing smllo Mr. Sweeney responded: "Madam, "Mad-am, I haven't thu slightest deslru to catch you, and yuur husband looks to me us If ho was sorry ho had succeeded." suc-ceeded." A ripple of laughter went round tho courtroom, tho Judge stroked his mustncho to hldo a smile nud the crier rapped. Law Notes. |