Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-04
Potash, p0aIInUtt9r and Others

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'sMoye to strike out all the answer"
said Bob calmly. except the words:
Sure, know her."
Strike II out" said the judge.
From this point on Marion's exam
nation of Susan was conducted tn q
perfect storm Of laughter from the au-
ditors and paper weight bangings from
Ed, who was denting the rail In an ef-
fort To preserve order. AS for Bob, he
objected to the form Of almost every
question and was sustained each time,
while be moved to strike out every
other answer. with the Ike result
Consequently 1t was almost noon be.
fore he rose to commence bis cross ex-
animation Of Miss Konvalinka.
"Now. Susie" he began. you're not
used to working for private families.
are your
"Sure am sor' Susan replied. with
asperity. II always work by private
families"
"As a matter of fact Mrs Schultz
kept boarding house, didn't she?" he
asked pleasantly.
Positively not"
well. 1t was a place where they car
ried on business. wasn't itT'
"What you meant" Susan asked
Garry on businessr
"Why. Mrs. Schultz had some sort Of
business-some sort Of dressmaking
business-there. didn't sheY'
Positively not!"
swell. then. Mrs. Schultz IL widow
who works for her own living. isn't
sheY" Bob went on.
mo, sir" Susan answered Mrs
Schultz. she a married lady. She not
work for her living. She not work for
nobody. She never stir hand to help
her girls. No. sir!
Then" Bob asked, where did she
get the money to keep up her house?
Who gave 1t to herr"
why. Mr.. Schultz. surer cried Susan
,riumphantly. HE gives her lots Of
money He got good business down
town. Why she no pay me ! don't
know"
That's ALL" said Bob as he sat
down
Have you any more witnesses to
call. madam?" the judge asked Marion.
Marion shook her head. She was too
rhoked up for speech.
Then that is your caseT the Judge
went On.
Yes. sir" Marion croaked.
Now. proceed rapidly. If you please.
Mr.. Ellington" the judge said. This
action has taken up too much Of the
courts time already. Call your wit
hesses. please"
my witness has Just testified" said
Bob. Nov. II your honor please. I
move to dismiss the complaint upon
the ground that 1t appears by plain
tifrs own testimony that the defend
ant Is a married woman. living with
and supported by her husband. She Is
not engaged In any dressmaking or
boarding house business, nor was the
plaintiff employed by her In business
capacity. or for business purposes
Therefore, the husband Of the defend
ant Is liable for the plailEiT's wages.
and my friend on the other side ought
to have brought her action against Mr.
Schultz. and not against Mrs. Schultz"
The judge tied up all the papers to-
gether.
II quite agree with you, Mr.. Billing
ton." he said 1.-THE complaint Is dis
missed"
with costs. If your honor pleaseT
Rob asked
give dollars COSTS" said the court
Next case"
Bob grabbed his hat and coat and
turned toward Marion.
"well. Ellington" he said. 80 you
lost your case"
But Marion was gathering her pa
pers together and answered never
word BY this time the color had
faded from her cheeks. and abe had
compressed her mouth into thin
straight line In an effort to prevent her
lower lip trembling.
evil you send me check for the
costs?' Bob went on. as Marion start
ed for the door. cor shall ] issue an ex-
ecution against your clients prop
ertyT'
"You big bruter' Marion exclaimed.
You can do MS you please"