I degenerated.

I became what I am." "And you are today just what you were when you went out to die for Mary Tatman," cried Kent.

"The same heart and the same soul are in you.
Wouldn't you fight again today for her ?" A stifled cry came from Fingers' lips.

"My God, yes, Kent--I would!" "And that's why I wanted you, of all men, to come to me, Fingers," Kent went on swiftly.

"To you, of all the men on earth, I wanted to tell my story.