I am afraid I can't very well bring myself to compromises which involve a confession of childish error.

It is better I should go my own way.' 'Well, well, of course, if you take the strictly independent attitude--' Mr.Athel took another turn on the lawn, his brows bent.

It was the first time that there had ever been an approach to serious difference between himself and his son.

The paternal instinct was strong in him, and it was inevitable that he should be touched by sympathetic admiration of his past self as revived in Wilfrid's firm and dignified bearing.

He approached the latter again.
'Come to me in the study about ten to-night, will you ?' he said.
It was the end of the discussion for the present.
Shortly after dinner, when coffee had been brought to the drawing-room, Wilfrid wandered out to the summer-house.