They are the makers of the mischief.

Fools might blunder, but they would not persist, if people that ought to set them right did not encourage them to go wrong." A few days after this adventure Mr.Tyrrel was surprised to receive a visit from Mr.Falkland.

Mr.Falkland proceeded, without ceremony, to explain the motive of his coming.
"Mr.Tyrrel," said he, "I am come to have an amicable explanation with you." "Explanation! What is my offence ?" "None in the world, sir; and for that reason I conceive this the fittest time to come to a right understanding." "You are in a devil of a hurry, sir.

Are you clear that this haste will not mar, instead of make an understanding ?" "I think I am, sir.

I have great faith in the purity of my intentions, and I will not doubt, when you perceive the view with which I come, that you will willingly co-operate with it." "Mayhap, Mr.Falkland, we may not agree about that.