"Gordon is particular," Elizabeth observed with a laugh.
Eades thought she laughed sympathetically; and he wanted all her sympathy for himself just then.
"He calls it killing." Eades grasped the word boldly, like a nettle.
"Gordon doesn't believe in capital punishment."
"So I understand."
"I don't either."
Her tone startled him. He glanced up. She was looking at him steadily.
"Did you read of this man's crime?" he asked.
"No, I don't read about crimes."
"Then I'll spare you. Only, he shot a man down in cold blood; there were eye-witnesses; there is no doubt of his guilt. He made no defense."