Why did you strike this man? asked the Judge sternly.
He called me a liar, your honor, replied the accused.
Is that true? asked the Judge, turning to the man with the mussed-up face.
Sure, it's true, said the accused, "I called him a liar because he is one, and I can prove it."
What have you got to say to that? asked the Judge of the defendant.
It's got nothing to do with the case, your honor, was the unexpected reply. "Even if I am a liar I guess I've got a right to be sensitive about it, ain't I?"