Richard testified that the gloves in their original condition would “easily” go over hands the size of Mr. Simpson’s. When gloves have been exposed to repeated dampness and extremes of heat and cold, however, they can shrink as much as 15 percent. While Chris continued his questioning, I went over to the phone on the bailiff’s desk to call Brian. “It looks like a ‘go’ to me,” I told him. “Tell him to do it,” Brian said. I passed a note to Chris, who stalled. I could see his confidence faltering. “Come on, Chris. Do it,” I whispered. “It’s going to work this time.” And it did. This time, when
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