Do you know that Lance has all along been a problem to me, for there is a good deal in my brother's question.

Although it seems out of the question, I have wondered whether there could be two Lance Courthornes in Western Canada." The girl looked at her aunt in silence for a space, but each hid a portion of her thoughts.

Then Maud Barrington laughed.
"The Lance Courthorne now at Silverdale is as free from reproach as any man may be," she said.

"I can't tell you why I am sure of it--but I know I am not mistaken.".