Negligence I might esteem as at least honest and frank; your course has been neither the one nor the other.
"You will receive this letter by seven this evening by special delivery.
You will print the facts concerning McCune in to-morrow morning's paper.
"I am well aware of the obligations under which your extreme efficiency and your thoughtfulness in many matters have placed me.

It is to you I owe my unearned profits from the transaction in oil, and it is to you I owe the 'Herald's' extraordinary present circulation, growth of power and influence.

That power is still under my direction, and is an added responsibility which shall not be misapplied.
"You must forgive me if I write too sharply.

You see I have failed to understand your silence; and if I wrong you I heartily ask your pardon in advance of your explanation.

Is it that you are sorry for McCune?
It would be a weak pity that could keep you to silence.