He had known Lord Ongar well; and though he did not toady him nor was afraid of him, yet he was gentle and considerate.

Once to me he said words that I was called on to resent; but he never repeated them, and I know that he was prompted by him who should have protected me.

It is too bad, Harry, is it not?
Too bad almost to be believed by such as you." "It is very bad," said Harry.
"After that he was always courteous; and when the end came and things were very terrible, he behaved well and kindly.

He went in and out quietly, and like an old friend.

He paid for everything, and was useful.
I know that even this made people talk--yes, Harry, even at such a moment as that! But in spite of the talking I did better with him then than I could have done without him." "He looks like a man who could be kind if he chooses." "He is one of those, Harry, who find it easy to be good-natured, and who are soft by nature, as cats are--not from their heart, but through instinctive propensity to softness.