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It was to discuss and settle this question , therefore , that the jury remained locked up in their room through so many hours . The day wore on and no verdict was rendered . Sharpman 's spirits continued to rise , and Goodlaw feared that his case was lost . At four o'clock the jury sent in word that they had agreed , and a few minutes later they filed into the court-room . When their verdict had been inspected by the judge it was given to the prothonotary to read . He faced the jury , saying : -- `` Gentlemen of the jury , listen to your verdict as the court has it recorded . In the case wherein Simon Craft , guardian of the estate of Ralph Burnham , a minor , is plaintiff , and Margaret Burnham , administrator of the estate of Robert Burnham , deceased , is defendant , you say you find for the defendant , and that the boy Ralph is _ not _ the son of Robert Burnham .