Judge Silver, Cobb and others in “His hour upon the stage”

Have we got a clerk here? Is he on break or what? [reads docket] The People vs. Gary Wallace. The charge is murder, second degree. Is the defendant ready to enter a plea?

Your Honor, if it pleases the court...

Mr. Cobb, you couldn't please this court if you danced an Irish jig on your fingertips. Can we get a plea?

Not guilty.

Somebody talk to me about bail.

Your Honor, a five-year old crime ... My client is a respected businessman.

Whose car was used in the crime, counselor. Mr. Robinette?

Robinette

The People request 200,000, your honor. All cash.

Mr. Robinette, do you know me to be vindictive? Bond'll be fine. 300,000. [bangs gavel] Where's my clerk?!