For her next witness, Liberty called Madeline Kime to the stand.
Maddy wore a floral dress with a high bodice and cap sleeves, the long ties of her cream espadrilles crisscrossing up her legs and tying in a bow just below her calves.The front strands of her hair had been braided and fastened in back with a sterling clasp, small silver studs at her ears.Her overall appearance made her look young and innocent, as if she should be at a picnic, frolicking in a sun-kissed meadow, rather than sitting here in a stuffy courtroom fighting for her freedom.
As Liberty spoke, the court reporter quickly typed in her words.The questions appeared on dual consoles, a computer-sized screen in front of Maddy, and another larger conference screen positioned so that the rest of the court could see.
Liberty
