[catbertz]

I’ve said some prayers for little Alphie and his family. They deserved some common sense care from their doctors and country. Instead they faced evil in the hearts of man.

[catbertz]

*should read Alfie

[Mr Ramsbotham]

I can't help but call to mind the words of old Mr. Dombey in Dickens's Dombey and Son when he finally realizes the wrong he has done his poor daughter, "Oh my God, forgive me, for I need it very much!"

But he was repentant, and the British aren't.