re: #186 subsailor68

Hi DF! Absolutely! The next observation in the link supports your point exactly:

Darrow had set his trap and Bryan walked right in. Darrow asked for and was granted an immediate direct verdict, thereby blocking Bryan from giving his speech.

William Jennings Bryan had clearly forgotten how a trial works and put his foot right in it. Clarence Darrow skillfully used procedure to get the results he wanted.