Much was lost, much still endangered, and it would require years of industry to make good what was forfeited, and replace old connections by new.

"To your judgment and energy," said Mr.
Schroeter, "I already owe much.

I hope you will continue to assist me in regaining lost ground.

And now there is still some one else who wants to thank you.

I hope you will be my guest this evening." Anton next went to his long-closed desk, and took out pens and paper.
But much could not be made of writing to-day.