He was a good, kind-hearted fellow, who never spoke harshly to anybody.

Following me into my cell, he took pains to "put me through the ropes." Before leaving he said, "I'm very sorry to see you here, Mr.Foote.

I've been reading your case in the papers.

It's a great shame.

But I'll do my best to make you comfortable while you're with me." And I must say he did.
There were several prisoners standing mute in the corridor outside, and I remarked that they were a pale looking crew.