At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney, Ms. Lawcucui, attacked a witness. "Isn't it true," she bellowed, "that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?"

The witness stared out the window, as though he hadn't hear the question.

"Isn't it true that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?" Lawcucui repeated.

The witness still did not respond.

Finally, Judge Denny leaned over and said, "Sir, please answer the question."

"Oh," the startled witness said, "I thought she was talking to you."


* I Go Pogo *