It is a very curious psychological study, and he is a Whitbury man." Campbell knew quite enough of the would-be cynical doctor, to understand what all that meant.

He came up to Elsley.
"Mr.Vavasour, I am going to the war, from which I expect never to return.

If you believe me, give me your hand before I go." Elsley, without lifting his head, beat on the table with his hand.
"I wish to die at peace with you and all the world.

I am innocent in word, in thought.

I shall not insult another person by saying that she is so.