"He always reminds me of the young man who had kept the law, and whom our Lord loved.

Surely he must have been one of the first that came and laid his wealth at the apostles' feet! May not even that half of the law which Faber tries to keep, be school-master enough to lead him to Christ ?--But come, Miss Meredith; now for our mathematics!" Every two or three days the doctor called to see his late patient.

She wanted looking after, he said.

But not once did he see her alone.

He could not tell from their behavior whether she or her hostess was to blame for his recurring disappointment; but the fact was, that his ring at the door-bell was the signal to Juliet not to be alone..