". . . and he has even attained the office of president of Boys' club. I therefore conclude that an honest, clean‑spirited American boy such as Bob Young cannot possibly be guilty of attempting such a terrible crime. The defense rests!"

"Having heard both sides of the case, the members of the jury must be reminded that . . .

"Your honor!"

"Yes?"

"New evidence has just now been brought to light, and this evidence may lead toward the conviction of the accused."

"Very well, then. You may proceed."

"Now if I may refresh the minds of the jury. The accused has been charged with maliciously trying to do away with the unsuspecting Richard Mollin. The accused knowingly fixed his car in such a way that were Mollin to touch the car, he would instantly die. He would have been electrocuted! My dear members of the jury, the defense would have you set a man like this free because he is allegedly a senior leader, likes to hunt, fish, and eat, and has plans to attend Bradley after he graduates. Hah! My first witness, your honor! Tell the judge, witness No. 1, what the accused did on the night of October 20."

"Well, he maliciously dropped three bread rolls on the floor right in the middle of the restaurant, and embarrassed me to death!"

"Thank you, young lady. You may step down. Witness No. 2, please."

"That Bob Young used to be my friend! The dirty. . .

"Please, Mr. Pagett, try to control yourself. After all, this is a court of law."

"All right, all right! He hates creamed broccoli, and that's not all. Besides despising cucumbers with mustard (my favorite), he is highly prejudiced. Yes, prejudiced against new cars without white walls! I happen to like black tires. Now at my drag strip . . .

"Thank you, No. 2. Will you please step down. Will the guards please drag No. 2 off the stand. Your honor, I rest my case!"

"I find the accused innocent on all counts. Besides Bradley is my alma mater."