Magnus, it would break my heart if you joined Mr.Annixter and Mr.Osterman.Why, you couldn't be the same man to me afterward; you, who have kept yourself so clean till now.

And the boys; what would Lyman say, and Harran, and every one who knows you and respects you, if you lowered yourself to be just a political adventurer!" For a moment, Derrick leaned his head upon his hand, avoiding her gaze.
At length, he said, drawing a deep breath: "I am troubled, Annie.

These are the evil days.

I have much upon my mind." "Evil days or not," she insisted, "promise me this one thing, that you will not join Mr.Annixter's scheme." She had taken his hand in both of hers and was looking into his face, her pretty eyes full of pleading.
"Promise me," she repeated; "give me your word.

Whatever happens, let me always be able to be proud of you, as I always have been.