"You are settled here in your charge.
In all human probability you will remain here in East Elgin, as I have remained here, building and fortifying the place you have won for the Lord in the hearts of the people.

Advena Murchison's life will also go on here--there is nothing to take it away.

You have both strong natures.
Are you prepared for that ?" "We are both prepared for it.

We shall both be equal to it.

I count upon her, and she counts upon me, to furnish in our friendship the greater part of whatever happiness life may have in store for us." "Then you must be a pair of born lunatics!" said Dr Drummond, his jaw grim, his eyes snapping.