It was possibly this latent trait in the Judge's mental constitution that led to the following scene: There was an attorney at Steilacoom, where Court was then held, of the name of hoover.
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He scaned the remainder of the answer deliberately and with care, then handed it to Mr. hoover, asking him to read it; the Judge meantime watching him with an intensified if not admiring gaze.
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When Mr. hoover had finished the Court said, 'Mr. hoover, hold up your hand.
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