We must bear with patience and good nature Harry's gushing, little condescensions, for he really thinks the majority of his elders to be grossly ignorant, perverse, and cynical.

Yet he really loves us in spite of our faults, so I think we must be lenient with his faults." Lugur's ideas exactly fitted John's and as the men parted Lugur said, "I foresee that we shall be friends.

Call on me, if in the bad days coming I can help you." "I will do so gladly, Lugur"-- and then a silent clasp of their hands said all that was necessary.
At the entrance to John's grounds Lugur turned to the railway station and John walked slowly onward through the wooded park till he came to the main entrance of the house.

There were few lights in the front rooms and when the door was opened to him he was painfully conscious of a great silence.

He had expected the want of company and light, for Jane had told him she would not return until the following day; but even if we expect unpleasant conditions, the realized expectation does not console us for them.