"No," answered the prisoner in a low voice.
There was a long pause, and then the judge, looking down intently from the bench, said:
"Graham, is that the truth?"
"Yes, sir," replied the prisoner.
"Are you quite sure?" insisted the court.
"Yes, sir."
"Swear him!" ordered the judge.
The officer started to place the Bible in Graham's hand, but he refused to take it.
"No, no, I can't!" he whispered. "I can't—I—I—it's no use!" he added.
"When were you convicted?"