I shall not take the first step toward a reconciliation." Hartley Emerson was a young man of cool purpose and strong will.

For all that, he was quick-tempered and undisciplined.

It was from the possession of these qualities that he was steadily advancing in his profession, and securing a practice at the bar which promised to give him a high position in the future.

Persistence was another element of his character.

If he adopted any course of conduct, it was a difficult thing to turn him aside.