After he had paid his fine, the judge reproved him, for what he had said to the officer.
"Then I mustn't call a policeman an ass?" he said.
"Certainly not," said the judge. "You must not insult the police."
"But you wouldn't mind if I called an ass a policeman, would you?"
"Why, no, if it gives you satisfaction," answered his honor with a slight smile.
The motorist turned to the man who had arrested him, and said: "Good-day, policeman."
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