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The details are what make it! They require intricate, intimate knowledge;
they prove that this isn’t some surface level facade,
some simple fantasy -
JUDGE
Order in the court! Gentleman, you are out of control. I’m calling for a fif-
teen minute recess.
(The Judge bangs his gavel. He looks at the two lawyers.)
Try to cool off.
BLACKOUT.
SCENE 2
2
SETTING: Same.
TIME: Fifteen minutes later.
AT RISE: The Judge and jury members are seated. The two lawyers enter,
glaring at each other, then sit.
JUDGE
I hope we all benefitted from that recess. Shall we begin?
ZEMBLAN LAWYER
Of course, your honor.
AMERICAN LAWYER
Gladly, your honor.
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