Henry was indeed worried that the goings-on in the hearing room might
be observed by an impartial observer and had taken steps to prevent it.
"No." He answered, "It is the policy of the university that
hearings be closed. We will now proceed to the testimony
of the second document examiner."
Henry was pleased to note that while Amos Avery, the handwriting analyst,
was being sworn, the panel members played with the files on the table
in front of them. He had met with each of the women individually
and had whipped them into line. His eyes sparkled as he recalled
their helplessness and his feelings of power.
Henry next proceeded to enter into evidence various letters
and the handwriting documents. Diana, under instructions from
her attorney, objected. Objections which would have been
given credence in a court of law were just ignored by Henry.
The only thing all the legal patter accomplished was to increase
the tension and the red in his face.
Well, I'll just have to bear it, he thought grimly. That sharp lawyer,
Simon Murrain, hired by The Pope to advise them on both hearings
had been adamant. "Always let her speak.
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