snowyday Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 A murder trial was in progress, and the whole case hung on the matter of time. Only one witness had seen the prisoner on the day in question, and he was the timid little man in the witness box. Counsel for the defense stood up, cleared his throat, and pointed his finger at the witness. “Now, think carefully,†he began. “Are you quite sure it was exactly a quarter to 9 when you met my client?†“Er – quite sure.†Replied the witness. “Remember,†went on counsel, sternly, “that a man’s life depends on your being right. It was a lonely road, there were no clocks about, you admit you hadn’t a watch, yet you remember the time exactly. Tell me, did you speak to my client?†“Yes.†“What did you say to him?†“I said to him: Excuse me, can you tell me the time?†* * * * snowyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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