David also had been perfectly sober during the few days he had this stroke of business in hand, and the public acknowledgment of his service to the firm's creditors was particularly flattering to him.

He came down to breakfast that morning as he had not come for months.

It was a glimpse of the old Davie back again, and John was as happy as a child in the vision.

Into his heart came at once Dr.Morrison's assertion that David must have some regular duty to keep his life erect.

It was evident that the obligation of a trust had a controlling influence over him.
"David," he said cheerfully, "you must hae nearly done wi' that first venture o' yours.