The Story of B 24

"For my own part, I forgive him any injury which lie has done me. Who knows what temptation may have driven him to crime? His conscience and the law will give him punishment enough without any reproach of mine rendering it more bitter."

Do not hurt him," said she. "I think that his punishment may safely be left to the law."

Then he began talking about this man whom he called Edward, and every word that he said was like a blistering drop of vitriol. He spoke low