I received permission to address to the court at Justine's trial. I spoke of our close relationship with one another and described her amiable and benevolent character. I explained how Justine nursed Madame Frankenstein during her days of illness. She nursed her own mother with care and affection at her time of sickness as well. Her compassion was a major part of her that was admired by many. Justine and William shared a close bond. She was like a mother to William; she loved him and cared for him deeply. She would never do anything to hurt him. Accusing her of the murder is absolute nonsense. There was motive whatsoever that would cause her to take the life of the boy. I declared to the court that I believe without a doubt in Justine's innocence although there is evidence against her. I witnessed tears coming from where she was sitting after my appeal. I demanded the result of the court from Victor. He said that Justine had confessed to the murder. I could not believe my ears! This whole time I was defending her because I believed in her innocence. Anger rushed through my veins as I could not imagine her being capable of such a horrific task. Victor said Justine wanted to see me. Father didn’t want me to go, but I decided to go and took Victor along with me. I expressed my feelings of betrayal to Justine. I felt like a complete fool for defending her in court. How could she take the life of innocent William? I told her how her wickedness disgustingly sickened me. But I was entirely wrong. In truth, Justine had confessed a lie. But why? She lied about her guilt to free her of her misery. I immediately asked for her forgiveness. I was so embarrassed that I had ever questioned her innocence for a single moment. Justine was not afraid to die. I weeped and told her that I wish I could die with her so that we could both escape this misery. I said my farewell to Justine. I knew she would go to a better place. Justine and William will see each other again in Heaven.
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