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The mother tries to stay calm, but she acts as if she were angry.

THE AMERASIAN'S MOTHER
What are you talking about? My son
is innocent and yet he has to
confess? What does that mean? We
aren't afraid, and my son doesn't
need to hide anywhere. Please don't
try to scare us. It is useless.

Policeman A, who has been listening to the two of them from the
beginning, now interjects.

POLICEMAN A
Policeman B, I have also heard some
rumors about the rape at your
hamlet, but maybe it doesn't have
anything to do with the Amerasian.
I am responsible for this area. I
know the Amerasian has always been
a good boy. He has never done
anything wrong or disturbed the
peace in any way. All he did was to
work to earn a living and support
his mother. You really should
investigate more before accusing an
innocent person unjustly.

Surprised, Policeman B opens his eyes wide and looks at Policeman
A.

POLICEMAN B
Why are you even saying this? Are
you trying to defend him? Our duty
is to apply the law strictly, so as
not to condemn the innocent or to
let the guilty escape justice.
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