I have made up my mind to go to London and to see Prendergast; I will explain the whole of this thing to him, and as he bids me so will I act." This was thought to be satisfactory to a certain extent both by the mother and son.

They would have been better pleased had he opened his heart to them and told them everything; but that it was clear he could not bring himself to do.

This Mr.Prendergast they had heard was a good man; and in his present state it was better that he should seek counsel of any man than allow his sorrow to feed upon himself alone..