But there is one other of whom he is sure to ask.

Is Master Clarke also about to take part in this ceremony of reconciliation ?" A very troubled look clouded Dr.Higdon's face.
"Alas! you touch me near by that question.

With Clarke we can prevail nothing.

And yet there is no more pious and devoted son of the church than he; and God in heaven is my witness that I know him for a most righteous and godly man, and that to hear him speak upon these very matters brings tears to the eyes.

His face is as the face of an angel; his words are the words of a saint.