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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
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Humidity Rising
At last Mary has her day in court. Actually, she will hav 2-1/2 weeks. On day 1, the judge ruled there was sufficient evidence of malice on Rev Hastie's part of the trial to proceed. Now it's day 2, and the players take their places. Mary, the plaintiff and her barrister Mr Trevelyan. Rev Hastie, the defendant with his barrister Mr Gasper. Judge Norris presides. Yesterday, the judge ruled there was evidence of malice. Today, he says he didn't say Hastie acted out of malice. It appears no one has any idea what is at stake, least of all the judge. Meanwhile, the humidity continues to rise.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
The next morning, I take a gharry to the High Court and climb the stairs to my courtroom. I feel embedded in the furniture and that after the trial is over my ghost will still be here. My head is so full of pressure from the humidity that I can hardly see, but this isn’t a day to be absent. I take my place next to Mr. Trevelyan and notice Mr. Hastie and Mr. Gasper in close conversation. Both men look exasperated. Perhaps they’ll melt.
“All rise,” the clerk calls out.
Justice Norris swiftly strides to his chair and seats himself in a swirl of red. “You may proceed, Mr. Gasper.”
The barrister hooks his hands into his lapels. “Thank you, My Lord. I hope to persuade Your Lordship that my client’s actions weren’t malicious in any sense.”
“I didn’t say there was malice.”
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