T.H.E. Cat1966

William Smith:
Although I cannot but hold these cruel and vicious extortioners in the harshest contempt, I am unable not to admire their businesslike approach to the whole matter. Yes, their decision to execute the priest, no ifs, no buts, no maybes; the public announcement of this, the statement as to exactly when this terrible crime will be perpetrated, well, now some think this a rash and stupid thing to do, but to my mind it's an act of pure genius! It will serve to demonstrate - as perhaps no other single act could - that no one, no living person, no matter what his position, can stand against the extortioners and continue to live.