How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"It is murder, Kearns, plain and simple."
"It was a mercy killing, Warthrop, simple and plain."
"You've given me no choice."
"One always has that, Pellinore. May I ask a question? What would happen should the old coot's heart suddenly spring to life and he makes a deathbed confession to his crimes? Would you not like to continue your life's work?... Sorry, that was two questions."
"I have a better question," retorted Warthrop. "What is my choice if staying silent allows you to continue your life's work?"
"Why, Pellinore, you wound my feelings. Who is to say whose work is more worthy of approbation? 'Judge not, lest you be judged.'" (13.136-141)
Hmm… When Kearns decides to sacrifice Will Henry to lure the matriarch, he says there's no choice—but then here he is telling Dr. Warthrop that there's always a choice. How convenient. Ultimately, Dr. Warthrop chooses to report Dr. Kearns, but the authorities have nothing to go on, so this whole argument becomes kind of a moot point.