And in thus spying we consider him to have been perfectly justified.

His business at the moment was that of making love, a business which is allowed to override all other considerations.

Even the making an office copy of a report made by Mr.Blow for the signature of Sir Magnus might, according to our view of life, have been properly laid aside for such a purpose.

When a young man has it in him to make love to a young lady, and is earnest in his intention, no duty, however paramount, should be held as a restraint.

Such was Mr.Anderson's intention at the present moment; and therefore we think that he was justified in concocting a message from Lady Mountjoy.