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It’s great isn’t it? Can you just imagine the turtle you’d be looking under to prove this one?

Sir Jerrold Baxter-Morley, Q.C.: M’lud, we have conclusive evidence that the defendant knew of this disclaimer, rendered I might add in FULL CAPITALS on page 346 of the presentation.

Defendant: Oh, no I didn't.

Lord Justice Cockle-Carrot M.R.: Didn’t you?

Defendant. No, sir. I didn't read it!

Cockle-Carrott MR: I say! Really, Sir Jerr —

Sir Jerrold: BUT, MRS. PINTERMAN, IT SAYS HERE “YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THESE TERMS”!

Defendant: Well it might do, but how should I know? I didn't read that either.