A WELL DRESSED HAM.
Sir James S., when at the Bar, had to crossexamine a witness whose evidence it was thought would be very damaging, unless he could be bothered a little, and his only vulnerable point was his self-esteem. The witness presented himself in the box — a portly, over-dressed person — and Sir James took him in hand.
' Mr John Tompkins, I believe ?' • Yes.' ' i r ou are a stock-broker ?' ' I ham ."
Sir James regarded him attentively for a few moments, and then said :
'And a very fine, well-dressed ham you are, sir!'
The shouts of laughter which followed completely disconcerted the witness, and the counsel's point was gained.
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Observer, Volume 7, Issue 337, 23 May 1885, Page 8
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109A WELL DRESSED HAM. Observer, Volume 7, Issue 337, 23 May 1885, Page 8
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