He was the beginning of a new epoch in my literary life.

I had got into subtler methods, reached more intimate understandings, had come to a place where analysis of character had shaken itself free--but certainly not quite free--from a natural yet rather dangerous eloquence.
As a play The Right of Way, skilfully and sympathetically dramatised by Mr.Eugene Presbery, has had a career extending over several years, and still continues to make its appearance.
NOTE It should not be assumed that the "Chaudiere" of this story is the real Chaudiere of Quebec province.

The name is characteristic, and for this reason alone I have used it.
I must also apologise to my readers for appearing to disregard a statement made in 'The Lane that Had no Turning', that that tale was the last I should write about French Canada.

In explanation I would say that 'The Lane that Had no Turning' was written after the present book was finished.

G.F.
THE RIGHT OF WAY By Gilbert Parker "They had lived and loved, and walked and worked in their own way, and the world went by them.