Neither this man nor this woman could stand a close examination.

He would weaken from despair, she from the candor of her soul.

They would wait.

But ah, the tragedy of it! Even these men hardened by years of contact with every species of human suffering and crime were openly moved.

If they needed an excuse, surely they could find it in the superior abilities and attainment of the man upon whom justice was about to wreak its vengeance.