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The following dialogue then ensued: Q. Did you visit this sick person? A. No, sir. Q. Why did you not? A. For the same reason that you would not. Q. What was that reason? A. I did n't want to catch the disease myself. Q. Did the family have any sort of medical aid? A. Yes. Q. From whom did they have it? Q. What do you mean by ``highjinnicks''? A. I mean persons who doctor themselves.
After other answers of a similar sort the witness departed; but for some days afterward Judge Whiting edified the court, in his examination of Boole's health officers and inspectors, by finally asking each one whether he had any ``highjinnicks'' in his health district. Health Officer, have you had any ``highjinnicks'' in your district? A. Yes, sir. Q. Much? A. Yes, sir, quite a good deal.
Q. Have you done anything in regard to them? A. Yes, sir; I have done all that I could. Q. Witness, now, on your oath, do you know what the word ``highjinnicks'' means? A. Yes, sir. Q. What does it mean? A. It means the bad smells that arise from standing water. At this the court was dissolved in laughter, but Mr.
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