“I have been in many countries, and my eyes open; and I've heard and read of Christians, and I've met hypocrites; but never met a living Christian till to-night.” Then, after a pause, “Sir, I want to apologize to you!”
“What for!”
“For my ignorant and ungrateful conduct to you in my cell.”
“Let bygones be bygones!”
“Could you forgive me, sir?”
“You punished yourself, not me; I forgive you.”
“Thank you.”
Robinson was silent.
After a pause Mr. Eden tapped.
“What are you doing?”