4/32 She soon had proof of it. At least, he gave this out as the reason for his visit, and Gordon did not know until afterwards that there was another reason for it--that he had been in correspondence for some time with Dr.Balsam.He was looking thin; but when Gordon spoke of it, he put it by with a smile. We need not worry about my troubles. I have but two: that old wound, and Old Age; both are incurable." Gordon was very pleased to have the opportunity to introduce his father to Mrs.Yorke and Miss Alice. As he scanned the thin, fine face with its expression of calm and its lines of fortitude, he felt that it was a good card to play. |