“He spoke of their tears.”
“They were here afterward, and—”
“Go on and tell what happened. I am astonished.”
“I have explained what he did. I do not see why, as he has violated the law, he should not be locked up as any other prisoner is.”
“A man is not guilty until proved so.”
“And I order this man to be turned loose. You have no authority to claim him as a prisoner. He has never been arrested, no warrant for him has been issued, and I do not believe him guilty.”
“I am in a position to prove his guilt.”
“I do not believe you, sir.”
“I shall ask Pearson to speak for himself.”
“You—Mr. Pearson I am speaking to—please tell the officials here what you told your wife and daughters.”