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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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Our Turn At Last
Rev Hastie accused Mary Pigot of inappropriate behavior & poor management of the Female Orphanage. As an example, he remembers she threw her legs upon a sofa after a dinner party. Judge Norris asks if he has any more examples of Mary's unwomanly behavior. Hastie says his charge is nothing to do with Mary Pigot as a woman, but everything to do with the position she held. The judge isn't impressed. Gasper has no more questions for his client. Mary's legal team can now cross examine Hastie's testimony. Mary mentally exults "our turn at last." But can be done to undermine Hastie's accusations?
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Justice Norris says. “Mr. Hastie, I invite you to state any facts connected with Miss Pigot’s life you found to be unwomanly.”
“My Lord, I’m not referring to Miss Pigot as a woman,” Mr. Hastie says. “She was our Lady Superintendent. When I speak of her lack of external propriety, I mean anything inconsistent with the conduct we expect of our Lady Superintendent. I request Your Lordship give some regard to my view.”
“You’re entitled to your view,” Justice Norris says, “and may sometimes express it. But you didn’t express it in the postscript. You wrote a bold and naked statement. Move to your next question, Mr. Gasper.”
“I have no further questions, My Lord,” Mr. Gasper returns to his place.
Our turn at last. I hope Mr. Trevelyan breaks open Mr. Hastie’s testimony to expose his deceit and innuendos. Mr. Trevelyan looks at his notes and walks towards the witness box.
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