She Knew the Law.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue II, 12 January 1901, Page 51

She Knew the Law.

Out in Indiana, a good many years ago. a certain old lady, summoned as a witness came into court wearing a large poke bonnet, such as was then much affected by rural folk. Her answers to the questions put to her being rather indistinct, the court requested her to speak louder, though without much success. “The court cannot hear a word von

say. my good woman," said the judge. "Please to take off that huge bonnet of yours." "Sir," she said. eompoHedly, and distinctly enough this time, “the court has a perfect right to bio a gentleman take off his hat. but it has no right to make a lady remove her bonnet.” "Madam." replied the judge, “you seem so well acquainted with the law that I think you had lietter come tip and take a seat with us on the bench.” “I thank your Honor kindly,” she responded, dropping a low curtsey, “but there are old women enough there already.”