"Open the book, Mr. Thorne," Arthur said. "Chapter Seven. Just because the surplus went up while Sterling was in office doesn't mean he caused the surplus. It’s a classic 'Weakener.' She’s trying to show that the effect (embezzlement) didn't happen because a separate event (surplus) occurred. But she’s ignoring alternative causes."
Arthur opened the file. He didn’t look at the photos or the bank statements. He looked at the transcripts of the testimony. He opened his copy of the PowerScore Bible to a chapter on Argument Structure . powerscore critical reasoning bible pdf
Thorne blinked. "English, please."