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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Literature & Fiction
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Is Mary Absolutely Sure?
Mary finds herself unable to withdraw her lawsuit against Mr Hastie, because she wants to regain her professional position. It seems unlikely, but she decides to try. Her solicitor, Mr Carruthers, is not delighted. Did she have an inappropriate relationship with Babu Banerjee? How about with her colleague Mr Wilson? Mr Carruthers doesn't know for sure. And no one will agree to testify on Mary's behalf. He can force them, but that's not a good option. I wonder how hard Mr Carruthers encouraged Mary to withdraw the suit - he knows Mary's presence in public court won't help her reputation even if she wins. But Mary is adamant. She wants her day in court.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Mr. Carruthers finds my case distasteful. I can tell by the way he shuffles his documents and looks at me over his spectacles. We’ve been going over my Complaint for days. Am I absolutely sure? And do I know how the witnesses will testify? He interviewed them. None of them want to come to court. Not Kali Churn Banerjee, who is like a son to me. Not Mr. Wilson. Not even Mr. Robson, the man I defended in his hour of need.
Mr. Carruthers told me I could withdraw, but I can’t. If I don’t vindicate myself, I’ll never have another position. I’ll have to be a governess, or worse. No, I can’t think about that right now.
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