That is till the always oily Sydney Tafler puts in a visit. Tafler, a small time crook and all round low-life, is also Kirkwood's ex. Tafler would like a few words with the new husband. Did Watling know that his blushing bride had done a bit in prison? Or that she and Tafler have a 4 year old daughter. He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(25) Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not.--The words, "or no," are added to the text, but rightly complete the meaning. He, like his parents, will confine himself to matters of fact coming under his own certain knowledge. They had declared authoritatively that they knew this Man to be one whose life was characterised by sin. He is convinced that this cannot be so ( John 9:31; John 9:33), but he does not dispute their assertion; he simply makes his own, which cannot be gainsaid, and which cuts the ground from under them. For the most part the pace is slow and the picture is very dialogue heavy. Ronald Binge's musical score also confuses the issue of just what type of film this wants to be, it's all very breezy and akin to one of those lovely old Ealing comedies that were made with some wry social commentaries. That is until the last quarter is reached and the piece moves onto a different plane...I do not know if he is a sinner or not," the man replied. "One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I see."

He therefore answered, Whether he be a sinner, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. he answered, therefore, and said, 'If he be a sinner -- I have not known, one thing I have known, that, being blind, now I see.'

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