I am no moralist.

I admit frankly that I take this matter up because my personal tastes prompt me to.

But murder, however great the provocation, is an indefensible thing." "I am not seeking to justify it," Wrayson declared.
"I am glad to hear that," Heneage answered.

"I cannot believe, either, that you would shield any one directly or indirectly connected with such a crime.

I am going to ask you, therefore, to tell me what Miss Deveney was doing in these flats on that particular evening." Wrayson was silent.