CHAPTER III
FRIENDSHIP
“Very well, I’m listening.”
It had come about, that return of composure, more quickly than a stranger would have thought possible, perhaps more quickly than the visitor had expected. At least for a moment he did not follow the obvious lead.
“Particularly I’m waiting for an explanation of that word ‘justified’ you used.” The voice this time was low. “You recall you said ‘justifiable action,’ do you not?”
“Somewhat justifiable, yes.”
Randall looked straight before him.
“Don’t you agree with me?” added Roberts.