It discovers a relation of cause and effect where ignorance only recognizes some power working in the dark." "So you pass me over to the side of ignorance!" Irene spoke in a tone that Hartley's ear recognized too well.

His remark had touched her pride.
"Not by any means," he answered quickly, eager to do away the impression.

"Not by any means," he repeated.

"The day of mere auguries, omens and signs is over.

Whatever natural phenomena appear are dependent on natural causes, and men of science are beginning to study the so-called superstitions of farmers and seamen, to find out, if possible, the philosophical elucidation.