If he is not out of it he can barely escape now." Felicita's pale face could not grow paler, but she shivered perceptibly.
"I am telling you bluntly," he said, "because I believe it is best to know the worst at once.

It is terrible to have it falling drop by drop.
You have courage and strength; I see it.

Take an old man's word for it, it is better to know all in its naked ugliness, than have it brought to light bit by bit.

There is not the shadow of a doubt of Roland's crime.
You do not believe him innocent yourself ?" "No," she replied in a low, yet steady voice; "no.

I must tell the truth.