_Wit._ (_sharply_). You have no right to presume. Ask me what you
want, and have done with it.

_Coun._ (_amiably_). I think we shall get on better--more quickly--if
you kindly attend to my questions.

_Wit._ Think so? Well, it's a matter of opinion. But, as I have
an engagement in another place, be good enough to ask what you are
instructed to ask, and settle the matter off-hand.

_Coun._ If you will allow me to speak--

_Wit._ Speak!--I like that! Why I can't get a rational word out of
you!

_Coun._ (_appealing to Judge_). Surely, my Lord, he has no right to
speak to me like this?

_Judge_. Be good enough to attend to the Witness. I have nothing to do
with it.

_Wit._ (_impatiently_). Now, Sir, am I to wait all day?

_Coun._ (_mildly_). I really venture to suggest that is not quite the
tone to adopt.

_Wit._ Don't bully me, Sir! I am here to answer any questions you like
to put, always supposing that you have any worth answering.