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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n.审判;判断力,识别力,看法,意见 | |
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n.流氓;不诚实的人 | |
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