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 pliosed at one turn of the moon into doctor both of medichie and law. He did not hesitate even to accept the office of justice ; but he found it quite impossible to know all that was contained in books about the rendering of judgments. An important case was once before him in which one of the attorneys cited a decision of Justice Story, and opening the book began to read it, when the judge impatiently exclaimed : " Mr Wade, Judge Story was undoubtedly good authority in his day, but he won't do for this court.' This same medico-jurist owed a certain mechanic for work. Repeated dunnings proving of no avail, the man finally threatened to bring suit against the judge. As it happened, there was another hall of justice not far from Agua Frio, into which if our unlearned friend should fall he knew it would go hard with him, for the mechanic's claim was a just one. Meeting the man one day, the judge drew him aside and insinuated in a friendly though dignified manner, til at if he must brings suit it would be better for both sides that it should be done in his own court, thus saving useless trouble and expense. After some hesitation the man consented, made out his bill, $97 50, and handed it to the justice for collection. The suit then underwent all the forms usual in such cases; the justice issued summons against himself, acknowledged service, and fixed the day of trial. At the appointed hour the mechanic appeared in court.

"As I shall not dispute your bill, I see no necessity for calling a jury," remarked the judge.

"I agree with you," replied the mechanic.

"Then we will proceed at once to the examination of the case," said the judge. "Let me see, your bill is for $97 50. I admit the claim; you did the work well, and earned the money; I am perfectly satisfied. My bill against you is just $100."

"Your bill against me! What do you mean?"

"My bill for medical attendance; doubtless you have forgotten it; it was for that pulmonary attack,