A man charged with murder bribed a friend on the jury to hold out for a verdict of manslaughter.' The jury wereout for a long time. At last they’ brought in a verdict of manslaughter. The prisoner rushed up to hi 6 friend and said: “I’m much obliged to yon. Was it hard work?” “ Very,” said the juryman. “ The other eleven wanted to acquit you.”
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Evening Star, Issue 23123, 24 November 1938, Page 2
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