Justice demands that those who break the laws suffer the penalty, and I have nothing to say against it; though the criminal be my own flesh and blood.

But I want to hear all about this sad affair." They told her briefly all they knew, she listening with calm though sad demeanor.
"Thank you," she said when they had finished.

"That George is guilty, I dare hardly doubt, and I am far from upholding him in his wickedness.

As you all know, I was strong for accession, and am no Republican now, but I say perish the cause that can be upheld only by such measures as these.

I would have every member of this wicked, dreadful conspiracy brought to punishment; they are ruining their country; but their deeds are not chargeable upon the secessionists of the war time, as a class." "That is certainly true, madam." "We are fully convinced of that, Mrs.Carrington," the gentlemen replied.
She rose to take leave.