He didn't do--what--what--" She paused, shuddering.
Lawler's eyes softened as he looked at her; he smiled faintly, and she knew she had won.

She did not resist when he drew her gently away from the door.

Standing just inside, she saw him go out to where Warden stood, pale and shaking, looking at both of them.

Then she heard Lawler's voice as he spoke to Warden: "Warden, I'm letting you off.

Miss Ruth is going to teach school where she's been teaching it.