Shame on you, brother!" In the doorway stood Judas, pale and with a distorted smile on his face.
With a light movement John went up to him and kissed him three times.
After him, glancing round at one another, James, Philip and the others came up shamefacedly; and after each kiss Judas wiped his mouth, but gave a loud smack as though the sound afforded him pleasure.

Peter came up last.
"We were all stupid, all blind, Judas.

He alone sees, He alone is wise.
May I kiss you ?" "Why not?
Kiss away!" said Judas as in consent.
Peter kissed him vigorously, and said aloud in his ear-- "But I almost choked you.

The others kissed you in the usual way, but I kissed you on the throat.

Did it hurt you ?" "A little." "I will go and tell Him all.