As it did not suit Sir John's purpose, however, that it should be evaded, he appeared quite unconscious of these silent remonstrances, and inclined his hand towards him, as he spoke, to call attention to him more particularly.
The friend, therefore, had nothing for it, but to muster up the pleasantest smile he could, and to make a conciliatory bow, as Mr Haredale turned his eyes upon him.

Seeing that he was recognised, he put out his hand in an awkward and embarrassed manner, which was not mended by its contemptuous rejection.
'Mr Gashford!' said Haredale, coldly.

'It is as I have heard then.

You have left the darkness for the light, sir, and hate those whose opinions you formerly held, with all the bitterness of a renegade.

You are an honour, sir, to any cause.