I wish to save him every
possible humiliation. And I don't know but it might be well to examine
those witnesses here, informally. Mr. Foster, bring in those witnesses."
Foster opened the door, stepped out into the corridor, and with a motion
of his hand, commanded: "This way, you two."
And into the room came Laz and Mose. The Judge, who at the time was
looking over a paper, paid no attention to them as they entered. Laz
took off his hat and stood near the desk, staring at him. Nearer the
Marshal stood Mose, with his hat on. The Marshal motioned for Mose to
take off his hat and the stammerer made similar motions at the Marshal,
as if answering a flirtation. The Marshal made a sign to Foster, who,
while Mose was looking in another direction, advanced and took off his
hat. Mose wheeled about, snatched his hat, and, recognizing Foster,
shook hands with him. Then he shook hands with the Marshal, turned and
walked over toward the Judge, who was still absorbed in his paper.
"Judge," said the Marshal, "these are the witnesses.
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