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"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