EARNED HIS MONEY.
It is related that a prisoner arrested in America for murder bribed an Irishman on the jury with a ten-pound note to hold out for a verdict of manslaughter. The jury were out a long time, and finally brought in a verdict of manslaughter. “I’m deeply obliged to you, my friend,” said the prisoner, when he had an opportunity of speaking to the Irish juror. “Did you have a hard time?” “Yes,” said the Irishman—“an awful time! The other eleven wanted to acquit you!”
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue VIII, 22 August 1903, Page 672
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87EARNED HIS MONEY. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue VIII, 22 August 1903, Page 672
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