20. A COOL REJOINDER.
A Mr. Killy, who was in the habit of imbibing pretty
freely, at a court held in one of the counties of North Alabama,
upon a case being called, in which K. found he could
not get along for want of proof, was asked by the court what
course he would take in the matter. “Why,” said K., “if it
please your honor, I believe I will take water” (a common
expression, signifying that the person using it would take a
nonsuit). Judge A. was on the bench, and was something of
a wag in a dry way, and had his pen in his hand ready to
make the entry.
“Well,” said the Judge, “brother K., if you do, you will
astonish your stomach most mightily.”
