“—asked her if he beat her like that, she said yes he had. Asked her if he took advantage of her and she said yes he did.
So I went down to Robinson’s house and brought him back. She identified him as the one, so I took him in.
That’s all there was to it.” “Thank you,” said Mr. Gilmer. Judge Taylor said, “Any questions, Atticus?”
“Yes,” said my father. He was sitting behind his table; his chair was skewed to one side,
his legs were crossed and one arm was resting on the back of his chair.
“Did you call a doctor, Sheriff? Did anybody call a doctor?” asked Atticus.
“No sir,” said Mr. Tate. “Didn’t call a doctor?” “No sir,” repeated Mr. Tate.
“Why not?” There was an edge to Atticus’s voice. “Well I can tell you why I didn’t. It wasn’t necessary, Mr. Finch.
She was mighty banged up. Something sho‘ happened, it was obvious.”
But you didn’t call a doctor? While you were there did anyone send for one, fetch one, carry her to one?
“No sir—” Judge Taylor broke in. “He’s answered the question three times, Atticus. He didn’t call a doctor.”
Atticus said, “I just wanted to make sure, Judge,” and the judge smiled.
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