The judge was furious! He banged his gavel and insisted that whoever had moved his water come forward immediately and restore it to his desk. Dire legal action would be taken if the culprit did not ‘fess up forthwith. Such impudence would not be tolerated!
A timid court clerk nervously cleared her throat. “Uh, Sir, Your Honor, your water is right there on the railing, near the plant.”
The judge blinked, bright red suffusing his neck and face.
“Oh. Heh. I was going to give the plant a drink. Guess I forgot. First case, please!”
Just Writing! 
Dear Linda,
Not sure I’d want to appear in court before that temperamental judge. At least he laughed at himself. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks. I think we need some light relief these days.
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He admitted his mistake at least
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Yes. Would that all judges were so wise.
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I wouldn’t like him to be my judge!! 🙂
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Me neither, Iain, although we do have to give him credit for acknowledging his error.
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He shouldn’t have gotten so smart considering that he was the guilty party anyway
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Well, he did settle down when he realized his mistake. Credit where credit is due.
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Yes that’s quite true
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That was hilarious, Linda! For once the judge was put in the spot 😉
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Well told. Sounds like the judge is afflicted with getting old & forgetful, like some of us others. 🙂
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Someone should spike his drink, he needs to calm down. I think we’ve all been around someone like the judge.
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Judges do act like little potentates in their courtroom kingdoms, don’t they? Enjoyed this, Linda.
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methinks, it’s time for the judge to retire already. 🙂
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This grabbed my attention straight, who was for it? Nicely turned around, I wonder if the first case will suffer or will the judge have calmed down enough from his embarrassment and be fair?
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I don’t know. I do know that when I’ve done something stupid and embarrassing, I get very quiet. Hoping everyone will forget, I guess.
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You had me smiling at this story, which is great
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Smiling is terrific. I think we all need a little light relief these days!
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I expect the first plaintiff was really looking forward to his trial after that.
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🙂
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Oh dear, he is certainly quick to anger isn’t he. Better not be sent to his court on a bad day!
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I’m certainly guilty of “hiding” items from myself. The ol’ memory ain’t what it used to be.
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I found something yesterday that I’d been looking for for weeks. Right where I’d put it for safekeeping. It was safe, all right.
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Uh-oh! Is it too late to argue for a mistrial?
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🙂
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I’m not so sure I’d want him presiding over my case! Though he did back down and admit his mistake, so maybe he’s not so bad after all 🙂
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Yes. One would hope that a man who has attained the Bench would have a modicum of wisdom 🙂
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Haha! Fun read. Hopefully he gets less cranky once properly hydrated.
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One hopes 🙂
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That was funny, Linda. At least that crisis has passed. The Judge has his water.
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Yes. And i hope he cools down 🙂
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A firm but self-aware judge.
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You’ve been around judges, I see 😉 Great story, Linda.
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Only via television, actually 🙂
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One of the few things on TV that is accurate!
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