The lawyer was cross-examining a witness. "...

The lawyer was cross-examining a witness.
"Isn`t it true, "he bellowed, "that you were I given $500.00 to throw this case?
The witness did not answer. Instead, he just stared out the window as though he hadn`t
heard the question. The attorney repeated himself, again getting the same reaction - no response.
Finally, the judge spoke to the witness, "Please answer the question.
"Oh, said the startled witness, "I thought he was talking to you.