Woebegone, hang-dog shame is what he felt. His shoulders slumped and his head drooped momentarily. He’d been caught then accused. Now, he’d been charged with a lifetime of deceit. He had a choice and could have answered honestly but he did it again anyway.
He was compulsive.
He looked the Judge in the eye – denied everything.
The one honest thing he had learned during his life was that no one believed a liar anyhow.
Plus, the burden of proof lies with the Court.
They found him, “Guilty as charged.”
The Trefoil Muse 
That’s a story that’s been told millions of times. We can only hope this guy will work on his character while in jail.
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That’s for sure Tippy! Lol
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It would be nice if jail would help everyone take a deep look at themselves and work on their character but sadly it doesn’t seem too.
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And that’s probably why they ended up in jail, in the first place.
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Very true… misdeads or untruths usually get found out in the end… 😉
However, everyone has the capacity to change!
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Even when they’re not found out, they affect our demeanor, and leave people sensing there’s something about us that’s not trustworthy. We get the fruits of our karma instantly, in that regard.
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That’s an excellent point Tippy!
They do make great characters for stories and movies though! Lol
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True
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Very good! Yup, some people don’t know how not to lie, for they are so used to lying! Sadly it just comes naturally.
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