Tuesday Two

The Tuesday Two, from Patrick's Place:

QUESTION B:
A close relative dies after having revealed that she has been lying about something that would affect the whole family...a paternity issue, for example.  Having revealed this information to you on her deathbed to clear her conscience, she makes you promise not to reveal the truth to anyone.  Would you keep that promise?

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Absolutely. Without doubt. That was given in confidence, and it will remain in confidence, regardless of where it stands. Duty, honor, and moral courage are hard things to stand by, but worth it in the end. I would rather have that than a forked tongue.