16/39 I meant the harshness of the circumstances. Of course he is innocent, and you must feel for him." "Yes, I feel for him, and for you too, ma'am." "That is all I meant. He knows his own innocence, and therefore he is unwilling to give way in anything." "Of course he knows hisself, that's certain. But he'd better come in the carriage, if only because of the dirt and slush." "He will go in the carriage; and I will go with him. There will be room there for you, sir." Thompson looked up at the rain, and told himself that it was very cold. |