Tithingman Quotes

This is today's puzzle,” he said. "If the act of denial can be taken as proof of the crime, how can an innocent man defend himself?” The tithingmen caught him by the arms. "Come along now, Mr. Emerson, and don't go trying any philosophy on us.” "Oh, I wouldn't dream of it,” said Waldo. "Philosophy would be wasted against such sturdy-headed men as you.” "Glad you know it,” said the tithingman proudly. "Wouldn't want you thinking we weren't true Christians. (Orson Scott Card)