Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: A Talisman

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

A Talisman

HAVING been summoned to serve as a juror, a Prominent Citizen sent a physician's certificate stating that he was afflicted with softening of the brain.

"The gentleman is excused," said the Judge, handing back the certificate to the person who had brought it, "he has a brain."