—I.
—And did you have any proof at that time?
Margaret responded quickly.
—I knew the woman who worked in my house.
—That doesn’t answer the question.
The judge intervened.
—Answer directly.
Margaret sighed.
—I didn’t have a physical test.
The intern nodded.
—Thank you.
Then he showed a photograph.
—This image
you confirm that the safe was open?
Margaret looked at the photograph.
—Yeah.
—And who had the combination?
—My son and I.
The young woman paused.
—Did Clara have the combination?
—No.
A murmur ran through the room.
Clara slowly raised her head.
The intern continued.
—So if Clara didn’t know the combination, how could she open the safe?
The lawyer stood up.
—Objection! The defendant could have obtained the combination in another way.
—Partially granted —the judge said—. Reformulate.
The young woman nodded.
—Do you have any proof that
was taken the morning the jewel disappeared. Can
