The Chair
Harry E. Mereness
“The average prisoner, approaching the moment of execution,” says Dr. Mereness, “is in a mental haze or wild delirium produced by the fear of death. In two instances, however, this was lacking. Both men, after being strapped in the chair, said: ‘Good-by, Doc!’”
The minute hand on my watch indicates 5:44 a. m. I am standing in a direct line with the chair.
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