L. Frank Baum,
Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West — XVII. UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED
(1914)
“ You're a business man, Mr. Merrick, and can understand that our machinery—our business system—is so perfect that it runs smoothly, regardless of who grabs the dividends. What I object to is this young fellow's impertinence in interfering with my work here. ”
L. Frank Baum,
Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West — XVII. UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED
(1914)
“ The judge won't even apologize to him!""It's all in the interests of law and order, I suppose," said Patsy; "but the law seems dreadfully inadequate to protect the innocent. I suppose it's because the courts are run by cheap and incompetent people who couldn't earn a salary in any other way.""Someone must run them, and it isn't an ambitious man's job," replied Uncle John. "What do you think of the lawyer I sent you, Arthur?"The young ranchman smiled."He's a wonder, Uncle. He seemed to know more about the case than Jones or I did, and more about the law than the judge did. ”
L. Frank Baum,
Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West — XVII. UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED
(1914)
“ Whenever the judge feels in the humor, it seems. Our lawyer demanded Jones' release at once, on the ground that a mistake of identity had been made; but the stupid judge is of the opinion that the charge against our friend is valid. At any rate he refused to let him go. He wouldn't even argue the case at present. He issues a warrant on a charge of larceny, claps a man in jail whether innocent or not, and refuses to let him explain anything or prove his innocence until a formal examination is held. ”
