There were many qualities in him which Frank could not but admire, and long to imitate; and, "Whence had they come ?" was another problem at which he looked, trembling as many a new thought crossed him.

He longed, too, to learn from Tom somewhat at least of that savoir faire, that power of "becoming all things to all men," which St.Paul had; and for want of which Frank had failed.

He saw, too, with surprise, that Tom had gained in one month more real insight into the characters of his parishioners than he had done in twelve; and besides all, there was the craving of the lonely heart for human confidence and friendship.

So it befell that Frank spoke out his inmost thought that day, and thought no shame; and it befell also, that Thurnall, when he heard it, said in his heart-- "What a noble, honest fellow you are, when you--" But he answered enigmatically.
"Oh, I quite agree with you that Grace has nothing to do with it.

I only referred it to that source because I thought you would do so." "You ought to be ashamed of your dishonesty, then." "I know it; but my view of the case is, that you rush out after dinner for the very same reason that the Yankee storekeeper does--from--You'll forgive me if I say it ?" "Of course.