A MAN of Experience in Business was awaiting the judgment1 of the
Court in an action for damages which he had brought against a
railway company. The door opened and the Judge of the Court
entered.
Well, said he, I am going to decide your case to-day. If I
should decide in your favour, I wonder how you would express your
satisfaction?
Sir, said the Man of Experience in Business, I should risk your
anger by offering you one half the sum awarded.
Did I say I was going to decide that case? said the Judge,
abruptly2, as if awakening3 from a dream. Dear me, how absent-
minded I am. I mean I have already decided4 it, and judgment has
been entered for the full amount that you sued for.
Did I say I would give you one half? said the Man of Experience
in Business, coldly. Dear me, how near I came to being a rascal5.
I mean, that I am greatly obliged to you.
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