He sprang abruptly to his feet.
"Well, whatever we've done, we've done it," he declared sternly; "and now we must do the rest--and do it well, too.

He's the son of my boyhood's dearest friend, and he shall be made welcome.

Now to business! Bertram, you said you'd take him in.

Did you mean it ?" Bertram sobered instantly, and came erect in his chair.

William did not often speak like this; but when he did-- "Yes, Will.