He returned to his money-making with renewed vigor.

It was evident he had let the hope of Colin's return steal into his heart.

And the giving of that L4,000 Tallisker considered almost a sign of grace.

It had not been given from any particularly noble motive; but any motive, not sinful, roused in opposition to simple avarice, was a gain.

He was quite determined now to find Colin as soon as he returned from America.
In rather less than six months there were a few lines from Colin, saying that the money sent had been applied to the proper purpose, and had nobly fulfilled it.