Yet," added Applegarth, again as if for self-confirmation, "he has energy of an uncommon kind." "That will soon show itself," replied Warburton, smiling.

"He's surveying the field like a general before battle." "Yes.

No end of bright ideas.

Some of them--perhaps--not immediately practicable." "Oh, Sherwood looks far ahead." Applegarth nodded, and for a minute or two each was occupied with his own reflections..