It may be of use to poor Tom, as most other mysteries are.

That is, though, if I can do it honourably; for the man is a gallant gentleman.

I like him, and I am inclined to trust him.

Whatsoever his secret is, I don't think that it is one which he need be ashamed of.

Still, 'there's a deal of human natur' in man,' and there may be in him:--and what matter if there is ?" Half an hour afterwards the Major returned, took the candle from Grace, who was sitting up for him, and went upstairs with a gentle "good night," but without looking at her.
He sat down at the open window, and looked out leaning on the sill.
"Well, I was too late: I daresay there was some purpose in it.