"It was a clever idea on your part; and now that Nick has made a start I do believe he'll see it through.

I always thought he had it in him to work out his own salvation, if ever he got a fair chance.

That opportunity has now dawned, and he's on the right road, Hugh; he's on the right road." "I agree with you there, sir," said the boy.

"The very stubborn spirit that used to get him into so much trouble is now going to be his redemption, since he's got it harnessed up to the right sort of vehicle.

The more they try to shove Nick off the track the harder he'll be apt to stick." "It was the luckiest thing that ever happened for him," continued the deacon, "when you hatched up that wonderful plan on the spur of the moment, and tried it out on him.