Reno — a Book of Short Stories and Information by Lilyan Stratton
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"Judgment for the plaintiff".... Another pretty young lady said that one of her husband's favorite pastimes was spitting in her face, while yet another lady accused her actor husband of "too much artistic temperament, and whiskey temper." "Judgment for the plaintiff".... The funniest case I ever witnessed was that of an old washwoman. I don't know where she hailed from, but the judge said: "Why do you wish to get a divorce from your husband?" "Well, yer honor, he don't support me." "But," said the judge, "is that all the complaint you have? You must have more than that to get a divorce." "Well, yer honor, I don't love my husband any more." "That won't do either," said the judge impatiently. "Is that all?" "Well, to tell the truth, yer honor, I don't think he is the father of my last child." "Judgment for the defendant." .... What matter law and customs to even the most staid and stone-hearted Wall Street banker if he happens to be on top of the world with a |
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