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Show HABITS ACQUIRED IN SICK ROOM The late Justice Brewer was presiding pre-siding years ago "over a civil case In which one of the Important witnesses was a doctor named Williams. Tho doctor was a small man with a weak littlo volte, and tho counsel on both shies, as well as the court and jury, bad groat difficulty In hearing bia testimony. During cross-examination the counsel coun-sel for tb plaintiff became exaspep ated and began to prod aud harry th little man "Dr. Williams." he shouted, "if w arf ever going to get anywhere with this case you must spak up so tb rourt will' hear you. Speak up law! and strong, sir!" The small-sized veterinary tried, but it was evidently no use. Wheth er from embarrassment or inability the sound would not come. "Well, your honor" began the counsel Indignantly. whn Judge Riewer stopped him with a gesluro Leaning over the bench, he said, in his kindly tone: "Mr. Attorney, you must be patient pa-tient with the doctor. He cannot hel; it. Year. spent lu the sick-room bav apparently made speaking low a second sec-ond nature with biro " The Greeu Bag. |