"If I had known more law you needn't have given me this hint." "I must go now to this Stark," said the Father; "he may need me.

But first I shall talk with Necia.

Poor child, she is in a difficult position, standing between the love of John Gale and the loyalty she owes her father.

I--I fear I cannot counsel her as well as I ought, for I am very weak and human.

You had better come with me; perhaps the plea of a lover may have more weight than the voice of reason." As they started towards the house, he continued, energetically: "Young man, I'm beginning to live once more.