To convert a _mind_ is a subject for high rejoicing; to confute a _temper_ isn't worth the doing.' 'That is philosophy,' said Marcella, 'but I suspect you of often feeling as Mr.Peak does.

I am sure _I_ do.' Peak, meeting an amused glance from the journalist, left his seat and took up a volume that lay on one of the tables.

It was easy to see that his hands shook, and that there was perspiration on his forehead.

With pleasant tact, Moxey struck into a new subject, and for the next quarter of an hour Peak sat apart in the same attitude as before his outburst of satire and invective.

Then he advanced to Miss Moxey again, for the purpose of taking leave.