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In a trial, a lawyer sometimes seeks to introduce evidence that seems to have no apparent relevance to the case. The opposing lawyer objects, the jury looks befuddled, and the judge calls the lawyers to the bench for a conference. In response to the judge's what's-going-on look, the proponent of the evidence earnestly argues that, while seemingly irrelevant, this evidence will be seen to be not only relevant, but critical as the trial proceeds. The judge may, at this point, decide that she will permit the admission of evidence subject to its "connecting up" later in the trial.