Chapitre 82: Chapter 82: The defence sums up

Russell dragged his eyes from her to the jury. Someone gasped. 'Imagine,' she said, 'him six months ago.' She repeated more softly, 'Just six months.' Then slowly increased her volume until no-one could have mistaken her words. 'Imagine him over one stone heavier. Imagine him fresh and tanned with outdoor living. Imagine those eyes, alive with youth and the kind of anticipation only a nineteen year old with his life before him can feel.