5. Story of my honest dad as a witness

 

 

                                    So, you  are  telling  that you saw  the accused 

                                    lifting  the chair but don't know  whether to hit or sit?

‘Honest sir’

is the name given by locals because my father   always used d to tell the truth and truth only. Meanwhile, one of dad’s  disciples became an accused in a beating case. The disciple was an alcoholic. The case is that Philip, the vegetable shopkeeper  and his companion were beaten with  a chair while the accused was under the influence of alcohol. Dad  was the  only s witness. He was threatened by the disciple every evening when he came home  after a   booze. He should not say anything against the  accused. But he himself knows that it is very unlikely. His threat continued almost everyday. He was also sure that he would be punished. He had  no clue as to how  Dad will  testify in court. And finally, the day for the  court hearing  came . Dad  was called  in as a witness  in the court. He  was answering all the questions in a calm manner. The great enthusiasm and joy of the plaintiff and associates  was clearly visible to all. They were sure of their victory. In the end it was as requested by the lawyer.

Lawyer: "Did you see him take the chair?"

Answer: Yes, I have seen. But I don't know whether it was  to sit or hit. I immediately turned around.

Honest Sir said only the truth, nothing but the truth.  Even the judge had a hearty  laugh. Guess for yourself how the case was decided.

From the next day the drunkard became a gentleman. He became a respectful  fan of our   honest  dad!