Purple Summers could vaguely guess what Norton Young was thinking.
He probably thought she would win the case again and appear in the media. If he came along with her, he could bask in her reflected glory.
Just as if he had assisted a famed architect in building a bridge, he could later proudly tell recruiters that he contributed to that bridge, making it easier for him to gain people's attention.
Norton was unremarkable, and Purple Summers could understand his cunning thoughts for the sake of his future.
In fact, this was a common societal norm, so Purple Summers wouldn't condemn it. She could only say that Norton was quite unlucky, as he was unsuitable to accompany her to court for two consecutive cases.
The first time concerned Jane McCain's privacy, and the second involved Violet Nelson...
Violet Nelson. This court hearing could very well turn into a farce. Norton accompanying her to court wouldn't do him any good but would only waste his time.
