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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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"It's Possible"
Rev Hastie observes Babu Banerjee in the witness box as Miss Pigot's barrister questions him. The issue is whether immoral behavior occurred between Miss Pigot and Babu Banerjee. The case has moved a long way from the initial issue of libel. It's important that Babu Banerjee firmly refute allegations of sexual misconduct. But, not unlike Mr. Wilson, Babu Banerjee finds the entire situation he is barely able to speak. His denials lack full credibility. When Babu Banerjee says something is possible, the listeners hear that same something is probable. Such suppositions do not help Miss Pigot's defense. Truth is sometimes lost during even the most accurate testimony.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“The suggestion is that you were on terms of improper intimacy with Miss Pigot. Is that true?”
The color drains from Banerjee’s face. He looks at the floor. “No.”
Justice Norris breaks in. “Babu Banerjee, the suggestion is that at that time and antecedent to that, and subsequently to that, practically the insinuation is, that you had sexual intercourse with Miss Pigot. Is there any truth in that?”
I want to stand up and applaud the judge.
“It is absolutely false,” Babu Banerjee asserts in a clear voice.
“At any time?” Justice Norris asks.
“It is absolutely false for all time,” Babu Banerjee says with a bit more force.
Mr. Trevelyan waits a moment before he resumes. “Miss Gordon says she saw you and Miss Pigot in close conversation, and that she saw you with Miss Pigot while she reclined on a couch. You sat on a chair opposite her with your elbows resting on the couch. Do you remember any such circumstance?”
“I don’t remember the circumstance, but it’s possible.” Babu Banerjee drops his head.
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