He went to these people as their son"-- "Oh, yes," said Witherspoon, "and fell in love with the sister, and then had to tell his story." "No, he didn't.

He loved the girl, but only as a brother should.

He was not wholly acceptable to his father, but"-- "Ah, that's all very well," said Witherspoon, "but what proof had he ?" DeGolyer met Witherspoon's careless look and held it with a firm gaze.
And slowly raising his hand, he said: "He held up a gold chain." Witherspoon sprang to his feet and exclaimed: "My God, he's crazy!" "Wait!" The merchant had turned toward the door.

He halted and looked back.
"George Witherspoon"-- "I thought so--crazy.

Merciful God, he's mad!" "Will you listen to me for a moment--just a moment--and I will prove to you that I'm not crazy.