49/89 But from that same provision of understanding, there springs in us compassion, charity, indignation, the sense of solidarity; and in minds of any largeness an inclination to that indulgence which is next door to affection. I don't mean to say that I am inclined to an indulgent view of the precious couple which broke in upon an unsuspecting girl. They came marching in (it's the very expression she used later on to Mrs.Fyne) but at her cry they stopped. It was like having the mask torn off when you don't expect it. The man stopped for good; he didn't offer to move a step further. |