But I should have to leave you alone, my boy; for if once I make the effort, and return to Cairnforth, I know I shall never quit it more." He spoke earnestly--more so than the occasion seemed to need, and there was a weary look in his eyes which struck his companion.
"Are you afraid to leave me alone, Lord Cairnforth ?" asked Cardross, sadly.
"No." And again, as if he had not answered strongly enough, he repeated, "My dear boy, no!" "Thank you.

You never said it, but I knew.

You came here for my sake, to take charge of me.

You made me happy--you never blamed me--you neither watched me or domineered over me--still, I knew.

Oh, how good you have been!" Lord Cairnforth did not speak for some time, and then he said, gravely, "However things were at first, you must feel, my boy, that I trust you now entirely, and that you and I are thorough friends--equal friends." "Not equal.