"Would you believe that she acted in self-defence?"
"It is quite possible."
"Then, will you explain why she does not give herself up to the authorities and assert her innocence? There is no proof to the contrary." She spoke hurriedly, with an eagerness which he mistook for doubt.
"For one reason, she may be a good woman who was indiscreet. She may have some one else to think of besides herself. A second reason: she may lack moral courage."
"Moral courage!"
"It is one thing to claim self-defence and another thing to get people to believe in it. I suppose you know what Leslie thinks about it?"
"He has not discussed it with me."
"He believes his brother deserved what he got."
"Oh!"
"For that reason he has not taken an active part in hounding her down."