Taleverna

“Your suggestions were ridiculous. Why should I have anything to confess about the Bland trial, or why should I commit suicide over it?” He even essayed a laugh meant to be derisive. But the intruder chose to ignore Defoe’s evasions. His next remark was as startling as it was illuminating: “Did you know,” said the Voice, “that of the other eleven jurors who convicted Bland, only seven are living--still?” “No; I haven’t kept track of the other eleven men,” replied Defoe, annoyed subconsciously by the detachment that…