Do you believe me ?" The boy looked again steadily into her eyes.

The anxious fear passed out of his face, and once more he nodded; he knew he could not keep his voice quite steady.

But after a few paces he said to his brother, "I think I'll go now, Jack." His mind was at rest; his idol was safe.
"Oh, come along and protect me," cried Miss Brodie.

"These lawyer people terrify me." The boy smiled a happy smile.

"I'll go," he said resolutely.
"Thanks, awfully," said Miss Brodie.