To be troubled about her own sins at such a moment would be like the meanness of the lazy and canting Christian, who whines about saving his soul while he ought to be rather occupied with feeding the bodies of his wife and children.
A ring at the front door.

Marcella rose, leaning one hand on the end of the sofa--a long slim figure in her black dress--haggard and pathetic.
When Aldous entered, her face was one question.

He went up to her and took her hand.
"In the case of Westall the verdict is one of 'Wilful Murder' against Hurd.

In that of poor Charlie Dynes the court is adjourned.

Enough evidence has been taken to justify burial.