"Monsieur Polk, what do you plan to enter into
the record here?" the judge asked.
"There were many differences between the
twins, Your Honor, many we recognize will be hard to
substantiate, but one is possible, and that is Ruby's
ability to draw and paint. She has had paintings in
galleries in New Orleans and--"
"Your Honor," Monsieur Williams said,
"whether this woman can draw a straight line or not is
irrelevant. It was never established that Gisselle
Andreas could not."
"I'm afraid he has a point, Monsieur Polk. All
you will show here is that this woman can perform
artistically."
"Monsieur Polk sighed with frustration. "But,
Your Honor, never in Gisselle Andreas's history has
there ever been any evidence. . ."
The judge shook his head.
"It's a waste of the
court's time, monsieur. Please continue with your
witness or enter new exhibits or call another witness."
Monsieur Polk shook his head. "Are you finished with
this witness?"
With deep disappointment, Monsieur Polk
replied, "Yes, Your Honor."
"Monsieur Williams?"
"A few minor questions," he said, dripping with
sarcasm. "Madame Andreas. You claim you were
married to Paul Tate even though you were still in
love with Beau Andreas. Why did you marry