Indeed, I think that, with mother's aid as an interpreter, it has had more influence upon my life than any other one book.

This is the thought: 'To understand the message of the mountains; to love them for what they are; and, in terms of every-day life, to give expression to that understanding and love--is a mark of true greatness of soul.' I do not know the author.

The book is anonymous." "I am the author of that book, sir," the strange man answered with simple dignity, "-- or, rather,--I should say,--I _was_ the author," he added, with a burst of his bitter, sarcastic humor.

"For God's sake don't betray me.

I am, _now_, the _famous_ Conrad Lagrange, you understand.