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FOUND A TRUE BILL. If you -were a —a jury, Clara,” said the embarrassed young lawyer, hesitatingly, “ I could plead my cause with more self-possession. In the courts of—er—of love I don’t think I can claim to be a first-class advocate.” u Perhaps you have not had an extensive practice in such courts, William,” suggested the maiden, softly. “ That’s it, exactly, Clara,” eagerly rejoined the young' man, moving- his chair a little nearer, “ I’m a new hand at this business. But if I could feel sure the jury ” “ Meaning - me ?” “ Yes —wasn’t prejudiced against the advocate ” “ Meaning- you P” “ Yes —why, then I might ” “ What kind of jury are you considering me, William P” she asked, with eyes downcast. “A—h’m —common jury, of course. You couldn’t be a grand jury, you know r , darl —” “ Why not ?” “ Because I don’t plead before grand juries.” “ I think, William,” said the young girl, blushing, “ I would rather for this occasion be considered a grand jury-” “ Why ?” “ Because ” —and she hid her face somewhere in the vicinity of his coat collar —“ I have found a true Bill !”
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Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 6, 6 May 1893, Page 12
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184Humour Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 6, 6 May 1893, Page 12
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