Everyone in the courtroom waited with great anticipation
as the judge, ensconced in his chambers, considered the evidence
in the widely publicized paternity suit. Emerging after a long
deliberation, the brooding magistrate entered the courtroom
and took his seat behind the bench. Staring at the defendent, he
suddenly reached into his robes, withdrew a cigar, and with a
flourish handed it to the young man.
"Congratulations," the judge declared, "you've just become a
father."