Hermas understood; but deeply as he was touched by this farewell he answered only by dumb signs.

A father can find a hundred words of blessing sooner than a son can find one of thanks.
As the youth disappeared behind the rocks, Paulus said, "He marches on like an experienced soldier, and the others follow him as sheep follow a ram.

But hark!--Certainly--the foremost division of the Pharanites and the enemy have met.

The outcry comes nearer and nearer." "Then all will be well," cried Stephanus excitedly.

"If they only take the bait and let themselves be drawn on to the plateau I think they are lost.