As they waited for Edith to get her cloak, Burton spoke the few words which they were both longing to hear.
"Mr.Bomford," he announced, "and professor, I should like to see you to-morrow.

I am going to think over this matter to-night once more.

It is very possible that I may see my way clear to do as you ask." "Mr.Burton, sir," the professor said, grasping his hand, "I congratulate you.

I felt sure that your common sense would assert itself.

Let me assure you of one thing, too.