But, notwithstanding my efforts, this hastiness sometimes gets the better of me, just when I am most in want of a little cool reflection.

I lose my head, the words begin to flow like a torrent, and I listen to them myself almost with terror.

Yes, you have heard me yourself on one memorable occasion, Miss Rachel," he added with a smile, "and I am sure you will confess that a man of my nature is but little suited to engage in a struggle with prejudice.

For, for such a struggle, patience and coolness are imperative." "It is quite possible that the attributes of which you speak are most desirable," answered Rachel, "but still it seems quite clear to me that every man who has a conviction is bound to act up to it.

How much he can accomplish is not the question he must ask himself, but he is bound to make the attempt." "I will just tell you how my first attempt turned out," said Jacob Worse.