“Book Descriptions: He was found in the room with his wife, slightly con¬fused, a trifle bewildered, but otherwise apparently normal. He made no effort to conceal his con¬duct any more than he did to the knife in his hand or the pieces in the trunk.
Fortunately the inspector was an officer of more than usual intelli¬gence, and there was no effort made to give the third degree or even se¬cure a written confession. Perhaps the Police Department felt it was too plain a case. At least it was handled intelligently and in a most scientific manner. The man was well fed, carefully bedded, and the next morning, after being bathed and shaved was taken to see a psychi¬atrist.
The specialist in mental diseases had the man comfortably seated. Knowing he smoked, he offered a cigar, which was accepted. Then, in a quiet, pleasant atmosphere, he made one statement and one request.
“I am sure, Mr. Thompson, that you had an excellent reason for act¬ing as you did the other day. I wish you would tell me all about it.”
THE man gazed at the psychiatrist. “Will you believe me if I tell you?”” DRIVE