It would be scant justice if----" Mr.Excell's voice arose, harsh, stern, and quick.

He spoke like the big man he was, firm and decided.

Harold looked up at him in surprise.
"I claim the right to be heard; will the Court refuse me the privilege of a word ?" His voice was a challenge.

"I am known in this community.
For seven years as a minister of the Gospel I have lived among these citizens.

My son is about to be condemned to State's prison, and before he goes I want to make a statement here before him and before the judge and before the world.