The witness's words fell, and the entire courtroom erupted into uproar.
Members of the jury looked at each other while everyone in the gallery whispered amongst themselves.
The judge struck the gavel forcefully, "Order! Order!"
The scene finally quieted down, and a variety of looks fell upon Purple Summers, some skeptical, some inquisitive, some gleeful... Violet Nelson felt an indescribable delight.
She watched Purple Summers's shock in her eyes and imagined how utterly panicked and bewildered Purple Summers must be feeling. Ah, there was nothing more wonderful than this!
The judge stared sternly at Purple Summers, "Defense lawyer, is what the witness has said true?"
