I never saw Mr.Whitford the worse for wine; and as for Ellis, his earnest purpose in life, as you so well said just now, will hold him above the reach of temptation." "On the contrary, she has cause for great anxiety," returned Dr.
Hillhouse.
"You surprise me.

What reason have you for saying this ?" "A professional one--a reason grounded in pathology." "Ah ?" and Mr.Elliott looked gravely curious.
"The young man inherits, I fear, a depraved appetite." "Oh no.

I happen to be too well acquainted with his father to accept that view of the case." "His father is well enough," replied Dr.Hillhouse, "but as much could not be said of either of his grandfathers while living.

Both drank freely, and one of them died a confirmed drunkard." "If the depraved appetite has not shown itself in the children, it will hardly trouble the grandchildren," said Mr.Elliott.

"Your fear is groundless, doctor.