He would pursue his work more earnestly than ever; he would get his club founded, as soon as the library was ready for a rallying-place; he would seek diligently for the working men of hopeful character, and by force of sincerity win their confidence.

Let the wealthy and refined people go their way.
And at this point he veritably experienced a great relief.

For two days he went about almost joyously.

His task was renewed before him, and his energy at the same time had taken new life.

Doubt, he said to himself, was once more vanquished--perchance finally.
Then came another letter from Mrs.Ormonde, asking him to come and drink the air of these delicious spring days by the shore.