«Ho! that is well—well for himself—well for his soul, at least; you are sure of it; he confesses; confesses his guilt?»
Marston put his question so rapidly and excitedly, that the clergyman looked with a slight expression of surprise; and recovering himself, he added, in an unconcerned tone—
«Well, well—it was just as well he did so; the evidence is too clear for doubt or mystification; he knew he had no chance, and has taken the seemliest course; and, doubtless, the best for his hopes hereafter.»
«I did not question him upon the subject,» said Doctor Danvers; «I even declined to hear him speak upon it at first; but he told me he was resolved to offer no defense, and that he saw the finger of God in the fate which had overtaken him.»
«He will plead guilty, then, I suppose?» suggested M
