Mightier Than the Sword
“When the clerk of the court handed her a Bible, everyone could see her hands were shaking, and then she heard her voice.
“I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I give shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God.”
“Would you please state your name for the record,” said Mr. Trelford.
“Emma Grace Clifton.”
“And your occupation?”
“I am chairman of the Barrington Shipping Company.”
“And how long have you been chairman of that distinguished company?”
“For the pa...st eleven years.”
Emma could see Mr. Trelford’s head jerking from right to left, and then she recalled his words, “Listen to my questions carefully, but always address your answers to the jury.”
“Are you married, Mrs. Clifton?”
“Yes,” said Emma, turning to the jury, “for nearly twenty-five years.”
Mr. Trelford would have liked her to add, “My husband Harry, our son Sebastian, and my brother Giles are all present in the court.” She could then turn to face them and the jury would realize they were a happy and united family.MoreLess
“I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I give shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God.”
“Would you please state your name for the record,” said Mr. Trelford.
“Emma Grace Clifton.”
“And your occupation?”
“I am chairman of the Barrington Shipping Company.”
“And how long have you been chairman of that distinguished company?”
“For the pa...st eleven years.”
Emma could see Mr. Trelford’s head jerking from right to left, and then she recalled his words, “Listen to my questions carefully, but always address your answers to the jury.”
“Are you married, Mrs. Clifton?”
“Yes,” said Emma, turning to the jury, “for nearly twenty-five years.”
Mr. Trelford would have liked her to add, “My husband Harry, our son Sebastian, and my brother Giles are all present in the court.” She could then turn to face them and the jury would realize they were a happy and united family.MoreLess
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