After some thought I determined to build a large house in a quiet part of the country, not too far from a great centre.

There I could be in touch with the world, and yet would have quiet and leisure to mature the schemes which were in my head.

As it chanced, I chose Tamfield as my site.

All that remains now is to carry out the plans which I have made, and to endeavour to lighten the earth of some of the misery and injustice which weigh it down.

I again ask you, Laura, will you throw in your lot with mine, and help me in the life's work which lies before me ?" Laura looked up at him, at his stringy figure, his pale face, his keen, yet gentle eyes.