[Jack]* was arrested and charged with cattle stealing.

At the trial the judge asked him what would happen if he told a lie.

“Well, boss,” said [Jack]*, “I think I go to hell.”

“And,” continued the judge, “what happens if you tell the truth?”

“Well, boss,” replied [Jack]*, “in that case I reckon I’ll go to gaol.”

— Bill Wannan’s Come in Spinner

*Name has been changed

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