At Sing Sing there was no exchange of words between them under any pretext, no communication in writing, and so on. Inmates must not sing, whistle, dance, run, jump or do anything that would in the slightest disturb the harmony. Inmates were given a Bible, walked in lockstep, and saw no visitors. Rations included two eggs a year and almost no fresh produce. Every misstep was punished with whippings and imprisonment, because the offender was an anonymous sinner. Only suicide and depression crept within the silent walls of the'