Why not let matters take their course?
There was nothing but circumstantial evidence against Radnor.

Surely no jury would convict him on that.

I could work up a sufficient case against Mose to assure his acquittal.

He would be released with a blot on his name, he would be regarded for the rest of his life with suspicion; but in any event there seemed to be no outcome which would not involve the family in endless trouble and disgrace.

And besides, if he himself elected to be silent, had I any right to speak?
Then I pulled myself together.