At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting
attorney attacked a witness.

"Isn't it true," he 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?" the lawyer repeated.

The witness still did not respond.

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

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