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As the prosecution gave that ... extensive ... opening statement, I will al-
low the defense to begin.
AMERICAN LAWYER
What?
ZEMBLAN LAWYER
Thank you, your honor!
AMERICAN LAWYER
But -
ZEMBLAN LAWYER
Shade. John Shade. The late John Shade. He is dead. How did he die?
JUDGE
Brevity is your friend, sir.
ZEMBLAN LAWYER
Of course. What I mean to say is that John Shade, close friend of my dear
ex-king, Charles Xavier, Charles Kinbote, Charles
the Beloved -
JUDGE
Brevity!
ZEMBLAN LAWYER
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