"I felt I had to do it, for I had seen a man's life completely wrecked through it.

I know he was one of the many that go under every day, but the tragedy was so near me.

I have never quite been able to shake off the dreadful memories of it.

He was to all outward appearance a strong-willed man, but that habit was stronger, though he fought and fought against it.
When he failed, he seemed to lose everything,--self-respect, self-control, strength of purpose,--everything.

But when the demon left him, he always repented so bitterly, so bitterly.