Coffey's Hands

The Green MileNew York TimesThe Green MileCoffey’s Hands

Eduard Delacroix has grown quite attached to Mr. Jingles. But one guard, Percy Wetmore, despises Mr. Jingles… and anything that might bring happiness to an inmate. Not all guards can be like Paul. He’s a man who doesn’t like to see anyone suffer and has dedicated his career to making sure that the condemned men in his charge spend their last days with peace and dignity. Paul is also suffering. He has a painful bladder infection that just won’t let up. It’s because of this ailment that he learns that John Coffey has the ability to heal with his touch. It’s a wondrous revelation at a time when yet another man must take his final trip on the Green Mile.