"Are you uneasy about Mary Baines's lad ?" "No; I have full trust in human means, and above all, in--what I need not speak of.

Still, precautions are wise.

Do you remember that day when, rather against Ursula's wish, I vaccinated the children ?" I remembered.

Also that the virus had taken effect with all but Muriel; and we had lately talked of repeating the much-blamed and miraculous experiment upon her.

I hinted this.
"Phineas, you mistake," he answered, rather sharply.