His thoughts projected themselves into the future--and discovered possibilities from which they recoiled.

He took up his pen, and began a letter.

"To John Gallilee, Esquire: Dear Sir,--Circumstances have occurred, which I am not at liberty to mention, but which make it necessary for me, in justice to my own views and feelings, to withdraw from the position of legal adviser to yourself and family." He paused and considered with himself.

"No," he decided; "I may be of some use to that poor child, while I am the family lawyer." He tore up his unfinished letter.
When Mr.Mool got home that night, it was noticed that he had a poor appetite for his dinner.

On the other hand, he drank more wine than usual..