4 The metrics supply chain

I stood in front of the judge, shaking in my shoes. The judge sifted through some papers, reading one after the other before setting them aside. I seemed to be standing there for hours. ‘I see the fine has been paid. Everything looks in order. I’ll dismiss the warrant and waive the penalties. Case dismissed. See the cashier for your refund.’

I was stunned. ‘You mean I’m not going to jail?’ I started to head for the exit before they could change their mind. ‘And say “Hi” to your dad for me,’ the judge said as I walked out of the door. I managed a weak smile and a nod and then made my way outside as quickly as I could.

When I was young, I got several speeding tickets in a relatively short period of time. I simply couldn’t ...

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