snowyday Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 The city magistrate in Tennessee, noted for his toughness with a drunk, peered with sympathy at the quaking man before the bench. “I’m going to show you I’ve got a heart,†he said, “even though these papers show you have a very serious disease. I hope you’ll go to a doctor immediately. Sentence suspended.†“But Judge,†the defendant tried to interrupt. “Sentence suspended!†His Honor roared, slapping the bench with his gavel. “You’d better go before I change my mind.†“But Judge,†the defendant finally was able to interrupt, “Diabetes is my nickname.†* * * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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