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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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Mr. Wilson Testifies
Mr. Wilson's situation, I think, falls into the category of collateral damage. He was Miss Pigot's friend until she filed her suit against Rev. Hastie. He isn't exactly a hostile witness, but there's no way he will come through questioning without mud sticking to him. Mr. Trevelyan takes Mr. Wilson back to Rev. Hastie's sickroom when he fell ill with malaria. Miss Pigot was pressed into duty sitting up with the patient at night. The nurse claimed she saw inappropriate behavior between Mr.Wilson and Miss Pigot. No doubt Mr. Wilson felt a sense of righteous indignation. He was a married man and would never behave that way. Nevertheless, the accusation will taint his integrity.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“Mrs. Sharpland said Miss Pigot put her hand on your thigh and lolled with her head on your shoulder,” Mr. Trevelyan says. “She said Miss Pigot was bold, rude and in close conversation with you. Do you remember that?”
The very idea is an insult. “Nothing of the kind occurred. Miss Pigot and I spoke together, and she whispered to me when I happened to be in the room during the day but there was no physical contact or levity.”
“Do you remember about this time there was a dinner party at Mr. Steele’s?”
I remember. I was looking forward to the dinner party. Miss Pigot would be there and Mr. Steele always served good food. When I arrived, Miss Pigot wasn’t there yet and I had to chat with Mr. Hastie. Mr. Trevelyan gives me a long look as if reminding me to answer the question.
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