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...defense. Adopting Bryan's revivalist technique, yet retaining logic in his argument, Malone pleaded for freedom of the mind, chided Bryan for having given the case its large significance and then having refused?by objecting to scientific testimony?to fight out its deepest implications. Lawyer Malone begged His Honor at least to hear the scientists himself, to discover whether or not their testimony was proper for the jurors to hear...
After drowsing through these speeches, His Honor held with Lawyer Bryan that the only question before the court was to decide whether Teacher Scopes had taught Evolution. Experts would not be needed to come at the truth of that matter. The defense might, if it liked, put its experts on the stand, but only for the purpose of furnishing the record with data for the edification of a higher court...
This was a blow. The prosecution gloated and inquired whether, if such affidavits were read, it would have the right to cross-examine the experts. His Honor said yes. Another blow. The defense decided to withhold its experts and prepare instead a 12,000-word outline of Evolution in the record...
...HONOR: "Yes, sir, always expect this court to rule correctly...
...HONOR : "I hope you do not mean to reflect on the court...