2/23 "I thought I would allow you to have a good breakfast before summoning you," he said, "especially as this is the last conversation we shall have for some time." I thought I detected a look of triumph in his eyes, yet I was sure he regarded me with intense hatred. What is your will now ?" "This. I find that Mr.Temple has told you about an interview which was held in the library last night." "Yes; it is true." "Do you know of what you are in danger ?" "No--what ?" "Hanging." "What for ?" "For murdering Kaffar." "Did I kill him? What was done was not because of me, but because of the demon that caused me blindly to act." "Names are cheap, my man, and I don't mind. Claptrap morality is nothing to me. |