It was so quiet, and yet in one moment the door would open, and his fate be decided.

The feeling was not unlike that of being at the dentist's; he was almost reckless.
But at the same time, to his immense surprise, Reggie heard himself saying, "Lord, Thou knowest, Thou hast not done much for me...

" That pulled him up; that made him realize again how dead serious it was.

Too late.

The door handle turned.