I have my duty--my very distinct duty--to perform, and I must not shirk it.

As to the results, they are in other Hands than mine." There came a low knock at the door as he finished speaking, and he turned at once to answer it.
"Come in!" The door opened, and a very small, very nervous boy crept round it.

A quick exclamation rose to Avery's lips before she could suppress it.

Mr.
Lorimer looked at her interrogatively.
"I was only surprised to see Pat," she explained.

"He has been with me all the afternoon.