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 younger man's manner. Yet he recovered himself sufficiently to say:

"My boy, I like your high spirit, but I must give you a little fatherly advice."

"Seeing that my own father at present cannot do so."

The Judge ignored the interruption and seated himself with an attempt at dignity.

"Mr. Graham, you must recognise the authority of the United States Government."

"Which means you?"

"I was compelled to make an example of disloyalty."

"You disbarred me from personal malice."

"For your treasonable utterances."

"I have the right to criticise your degradation of the judiciary in using it to further your political ambitions."

"I disbarred you for treason and contempt of court."

John rose and stood glaring at the judge whose shifting eyes avoided him.

"Well, you're on solid ground there, your Honour! Were I the master of every language of earth, past master of all the dead tongues of the ages, a genius in the use of every epithet the rage of man ever spoke, still words would have no power to express my contempt for you!"