Selwyn thought it a closet), where hung a long black silk robe, very
similar in style to those worn by our bishops in America. This he
brought out; next, from a flat wooden box, which looked very old and
black, he drew a large, white, curly wig. The boys looked at these
with eager interest. "These are like what are worn in the Houses of
Parliament," said Charlie. "What a funny idea to wear such a dress."

"I think it's a very nice idea," Rex answered, quickly. "I assure you
the judges and the barristers look very imposing in their robes and
wigs."

"I expect to be a lawyer one of these days; wouldn't I astonish the
American public if I appeared in such a costume?" said Charlie,
laughing. "I wonder how I'd look in it?"

"Try it on and see," suggested Rex.

"Oh, do, do, Charlie! it'll be such fun!" pleaded Selwyn. So, nothing
loth, Charlie slipped on the long black silk robe, then Rex and Selwyn
arranged the thin white muslin bands at his throat, and settled the big
white wig on his head. His soft, dark hair was brushed well off his
face so that not a lock escaped from beneath the wig, and when he put
on a pair of Uncle Geof's spectacles, which lay conveniently near, the
boys were convulsed with laughter at his appearance.

"Good-day, your 'ludship,'" said Rex, with a mocking bow; "will your
'ludship' hold court to-day?"

"Yes, let's have court and try a prisoner," cried Charlie, who began to
feel rather proud of his unusual appearance. "You don't mind, do you,