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“Greys are as indolent and untruthful as they are lazy and obstinate—sometimes I think they die on purpose, simply to vex us.”
“If there is any way at all I can assist in this effort, please keep it to yourself.”
“I will listen to all the party’s testimony with due diligence, look upon the evidence dispassionately and without bias, then weigh all the factors to arrive at a verdict that supports Mrs. Gamboge’s initial finding: that her son’s death was foul and unnatural and that the perpetrators be punished forthwith.”
East Carmine’s tea had run out the month before so we had reverted, as always, to drinking muddy water in an impressive range of tastes and colours. Some drank muddy water even when there was tea around, and others swore they couldn’t tell the difference.
“No. And after thirty years?” I said. “Then what?” Jane shrugged. “I don’t know. It’s an evolving plan.”
“What?” “I think I’m in love with you.” But my words didn’t have the response I was hoping for. “For Munsell’s sake, Eddie—don’t spoil it by telling me. It’s unsaid, and truer than ever when we both understand the silent bond. I mean really, I shouldn’t have to explain this to you.”
“Lack of evidence has never hampered this court before,” said Bunty, “and I do not see why dangerous precedents should be introduced today.
“even though we are innocent of the scurrilous charges against us, Mr. Yewberry knew nothing of what it’s . . . alleged we did.”
“He said the Prefects should all go and fuck themselves.” She stared at me for a moment, not quite believing what I had just said, while Jane giggled audibly. Bunty looked at her, then back to me, then went bright red, like a radish. “Outrageous. How dare you. That is the second most forbidden of words and—” “It was a last word message, Bunty. I was honour bound to deliver it. Would you have me deny the final wishes of a respected member of the community, and the driving force of East Carmine’s one-person chutney industry?
REMEMBER THAT NO IS A COMPLETE SENTENCE AND REQUIRES NO CLARIFICATION
