He is not so sorry a trifler as Mr Lamar's hasty conclusion would indicate." "A few days for reflection and closer scrutiny will not in the smallest degree affect the general issue, and may develope facts that will show the way clear before us," said Mr.Brainard.

"Let us wait until we hear again from Mr.Lyon, before we become involved in large responsibilities." "I do not see how I can well hold back," replied Mr.Markland.

"I have, at least, honourably bound myself to Mr.Fenwick." "A few days can make no difference, so far as that is concerned," said Mr.Brainard, "and may develope facts of the most serious importance.

Suppose it should really prove true that Mr.Lyon returned, in a secret manner, from the South, would you feel yourself under obligation to go forward without the clearest explanation of the fact ?" "No," was the unhesitating answer.
"Very well.

Wait for a few days.