mean. Just as there are elements which rest, yet when in nature’s course they move on their way and they touch⁠—then pouf! and there comes a flash of light, heaven wide, that blind and kill and destroy some; but that show up all earth below for leagues and leagues. Is it not so? Well, I shall explain. To begin, have you ever study the philosophy of crime? ‘Yes’ and ‘No.’ You, John, yes; for it is a study of insanity. You, no, Madam Mina; for crime touch you not⁠—not but once. Still, your mind works true, and argues not

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