THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.

It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.

Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.

One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.

Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.