"I did see Brake again--under grievous, grievous circumstances!" "You won't mind telling me what circumstances ?" suggested Bryce.

"I will keep your confidence, Mr.Gilwaters." "There is really no secret in it--if it comes to that," answered the old man.

"I saw John Brake again just once.

In a prison cell!" "A prison cell!" exclaimed Bryce.

"And he--a prisoner ?" "He had just been sentenced to ten years' penal servitude," replied Mr.
Gilwaters.