English Original
Taking his seat in his chambers, the judge faced the opposing lawyers.
"So," he said, "I have been presented, by both of you, with a bribe."
Both lawyers squirmed uncomfortably.
"You gave me $15,000. And you gave me $10,000."
The judge reached into his pocket and pulled out a check.
He handed it to the first lawyer. "Now then, I’m returning $5,000, and we’re going to decide this case solely on its merits."
中文翻译
法官在议事室就座，面对着双方的律师。
"那么，"他说，"你们双方都向我行贿了。"
两位律师都坐立不安。
"你给了我15,000美元。而你给了我10,000美元。"
法官把手伸进口袋，掏出一张支票。
他把它递给第一位律师。"现在，我退还5,000美元，我们将完全根据案件本身的是非曲直来裁决此案。"