Tur "old signalnfan was the most important witness at an action for damages—a man had been knocked. down at a level crossing.
At the cross-examination he persisted that he. waved his lantern frantically, but in vain.
"You were excellent" s the superintendent, patting him on the back afterwards. "I was afraid you might break down.
No fear" was the proud reply. "but I was a little nervous. I thought ihat bloke was going to ask me if the lantern was lighted."
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