Why, John, there are men down there who are really quite truthful--as men go--till they get on the witness stand.

But the minute they're under oath they begin to lie.

Force of habit, I guess.
The whole courthouse ring hates Chris and fears him--especially Matt Lisner, the sheriff.

In the old trouble, whenever he was outwitted or outfought, Chris did it.

Besides----" She paused; the color swept to her cheek.
"Besides--you.