A boy who was a witness to a crime was on the witness stand in court. He was

approached by the defense attorney who asked, "Did anyone tell you what to say

in court?"

"Yes, sir," answered the boy.

"I thought so," said the attorney. "Who was it?"

"My father, sir."

"And what did he tell you?" the attorney asked accusingly.

"He said that the lawyers would try to get me all tangled up, but if I stuck to the

truth, everything would be all right."