He Addressed the Jury.
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A man who had never seen the inside of a courtroom until he was introduced as a witness in a case pending in one of the Scottish courts, on being sworn, took a position with his back to the jury, and began telling his story to the judge.
The judge, in a bland and courteous manner, said,—
“Address yourself to the jury, sir.”
The man made a short pause, but, notwithstanding what had been said to him, continued his narrative.
The judge was then more explicit, and said to him, “Speak to the jury, sir; the men sitting behind you on the benches.”
The witness at once turned around, and, making an awkward bow, said, with perfect gravity,—
“Good morning, gentlemen.”