It was worth doing, and is worth remembering." "Remember, if you care to," Eve resumed, "that all I am and have I owe to you.

I was all but lost--all but a miserable captive for the rest of my life.

You came and ransomed me.

A less generous man would have spoilt his work at the last moment.

But you were large minded enough to support my weakness till I was safe." Hilliard smiled for answer.
"You and Robert are friends again ?" "Perfectly." She turned, and they rejoined the company.
A week later Hilliard went down into the country, to a quiet spot where he now and then refreshed his mind after toil in Birmingham.