I did what I could to atone, rightly or wrongly it doesn't matter, because it is over and done with.
There you are, old fellow, now you know what's been making me nervy.
I've committed wholesale perjury, but I acted according to my conscience and I think according to justice.

The thing has worried me, I admit, but it has passed, and I'm glad it's off my chest.

One more liqueur, Andrew, and if you want to we'll talk about my plans for the future." The brandy was brought.

Wilmore studied his friend curiously, not without some relief.

Francis had lost the harassed and nervous appearance upon which his club friends had commented, which had been noticeable, even, to a diminishing extent, upon the golf course at Brancaster.