I'll remind you
that you allowed plenty of hearsay testimony when your witnesses
were testifying."
Henry let out an exasperated breath, turned toward the panel
and said, "I think we'd better break for lunch and discuss how
much of this irrelevant material we are prepared to listen to.
We also will have to consider having Ann Biggot testify and bring
Lyle back. We cannot let these unsubstantiated charges stand."
At the word lunch, the stenographer packed up her gear with
alacrity and headed out the door closely followed by Trenchant.
No words were exchanged this time, just a mutual groan of relief
at their escape.
Chapter 18
Lunch was again catered to the upstairs witnesses' waiting room.
A rather pensive panel gathered around the table to help themselves
to sandwiches, fruit, cookies and a beverage.
Henry had the floor and continued to speak while they were
getting their food. "There is a limit as to how much
of this insignificant twaddle we should allow."
"I agree," Frank Anuse said, firmly. "We should tell her that we will
hear no more testimony from these witnesses of hers unless it bears
on the specific charge--she did write and submit those evaluations.
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