Mr.Herrick, they are waiting for us at the little gate, and I have only time to say one thing more.

I offered to help Cedric repay his debt, but he refused.

I am glad to say he absolutely refused; he wishes to do it all himself." "I think all the more of him," was Malcolm's answer; "a little self-denial will be good for Cedric.

He has already paid the first instalment.

Miss Templeton, in return for your confidence, I will be quite frank with you: I do not need the money, as far as that goes he is welcome to every penny, but for Cedric's sake I thought it best to take it.