"Did you see your mother or your stepfather that day?"
"No. They came, I understand, but weren't allowed to see me."
"So it adds up this way—correct me if I'm wrong: you had a miscarriage about nine o'clock Sunday evening, were in a state of partial or total collapse the greater part of the night. Then official questioning, briefly interrupted by attempted rape, from noon Monday until seven in the evening. Then medical attention. Do you think of anything you want to add at this time, Callista?"
"No, I—" There must be something. I am not ready—"No, I don't think so, Mr. Warner."
"You may cross-examine, Mr. District Attorney."
The Hunter is coming forward—
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Whosoever now, Ananda, or after my departure, shall be to himself his own light, his own refuge, and seek no other refuge, will henceforth be my true disciple and walk in the right path.
Reputed saying of GAUTAMA BUDDHA