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`` They were explained to him . '' `` What did he say he wished you to do for him ? '' Goodlaw interrupted again , to object to the testimony offered as incompetent and thereupon ensued an argument between counsel , which was cut short by the judge ordering the testimony to be excluded , and directing a bill of exceptions to be sealed for the plaintiff . The hour for the noon recess had now come , and court was adjourned to meet again at two o'clock . When the afternoon session was called , Sharpman announced that he was through with the direct examination of Craft . Then Goodlaw took the witness in hand . He asked many questions about Craft 's personal history , about the wreck , and about the rescue of the child .