Chapter 60
For her next witness, Liberty called Madeline Kime to the stand.
Maddy wore a floral dress with a high bodice and cap sleeves, the long ties of her cream espadrilles crisscrossing up her legs and tying in a bow just below her calves.The front strands of her hair had been braided and fastened in back with a sterling clasp, small silver studs at her ears.Her overall appearance made her look young and innocent, as if she should be at a picnic, frolicking in a sun-kissed meadow, rather than sitting here in a stuffy courtroom fighting for her freedom.
As Liberty spoke, the court reporter quickly typed in her words.The questions appeared on dual consoles, a computer-sized screen in front of Maddy, and another larger conference screen positioned so that the rest of the court could see.
Liberty began by asking, "Ms. Kime, what is your shoe size?"
Maddy typed, "Size five and a half, usually, but sometimes a six, depending on the fit of the shoe."
"Do you own a pair of tennis shoes?"