7/23 And if I go through with this thing, I shall not know another hour in life that is not poisoned by remorse." "Remorse ?" echoed Sir Richard, between consternation and anger. "What ails thee, boy? He has made others suffer, and it is just--as we understand justice--that he should suffer in his turn. Though, when all is said, he is but a poor egotist, too dull-witted to understand the full vileness of his sin. |