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Show , Good Witnesses. It was quite an important case and Mr. Sixnate, the country lawyer, felt worried about the result. He was doubtful of his two witnesses. So, when the morning came for them : to appear in court, he himself called ' for them, and together the three drove to the neighboring town. Conversation lagged, and the lawyer grew despondent. As they passed a field of turnips he pointed to a number ; of crows. ! "Can you see those crows there?" he asked. ! "Ves." answered witness No. 1, "Now, what color do you think they are?" "White!" answered he who vas going go-ing to speak the whole truth. ; The attorney gasped. I "Ah! and what do you think?" Tie asked of No. 2. "Oh, they're white, without a doubt !" said he. Then the lawyer heaved a deep sigh j of relief. "(iood ! A"ery good !" And then, musingly, mu-singly, "I think we shall win our case I today." |