East Lynne Chapter 6 - Richard Hare, the Younger

In which the earnest Mr. Carlyle investigates the troubled case of Richard Hare, a gentle yet weak-hearted youth accused of murder, and listens patiently to the reluctant confession that introduces a mysterious stranger named Thorn. The evening unfolds amidst whispered doubts and family anxieties, with Mr. Carlyle pondering deep truths and the slender threads of suspicion that bind the fate of those involved.