A Time to Kill (Jake Brigance, #1)
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Read between October 2 - October 6, 2021
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“Overruled. Shut up. Sit down. Continue, Mr. Childers.”
Linda
Lol "shut up" he says
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He was stunned, weak, and confused. Surely it was a mistake. He had seen Carl Lee only yesterday.
Linda
Probably shouldn't have shouted at the guy like a jerk.
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You’re always gripin’ over the money. Here I am sittin’ in jail and you’re bitchin’ ’bout somethin’ I can’t help.”
Linda
He's got a point here Jake. What the hell's he supposed to do?
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“An old friend of Carl Lee’s from Memphis, a guy by the name of Cat Bruster.”
Linda
Err...how did he learn this?
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“No. He wouldn’t tell me, so I asked Ozzie.”
Linda
Ah okay lol
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He had pushed too hard for money, and forgot there were other lawyers willing to take the case for free.
Linda
Bingo
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“Not good enough for him, though.”
Linda
That's a childish thing to say, Jake. Good GRIEF.
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It’s a fragile system, this trusting of lives to twelve average, ordinary people who do not understand the law and are intimidated by the process.”
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Jake smiled awkwardly but said nothing. Lester was a smooth liar,
Linda
Just like you, Jake lol
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“And he asked you to come testify?” “No. I just happened to stumble through the courtroom a few moments ago and landed here in this chair. I had no idea you guys were having a hearing this morning.”
Linda
Hehehehe
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“Shut up, Ethel. Just shut up. If you can’t take the pressure, then quit. If you can’t keep your mouth shut, then you’re fired.” “You’d like to fire me, wouldn’t you?” “I could care less.”
Linda
Good grief, Jake. Quit being such a jerk, damn!
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Stay away from this street.” “But why, Jake? What have you found?” “Dynamite.” She backed out of the driveway and disappeared.
Linda
This nonchalant attitude of people is all so awkward.