You can imagine how the authorities will receive any representations we can make, after our being implicated in this disturbance." "Have you thought of disowning the ladies?
You could do so--you had no hand in the thing." The young clergyman flushed hotly.
"I'd have stopped this rashness, if I'd heard of it; but, after all, I'm the real instigator, since I started the campaign.

I'm willing to face my share of the blame." "You mean you'll let Beamish make you responsible ?" "Of course," said Hardie.

"I can't deny I'm leader.

The move was a mistake, considered prudentially; but it was morally justifiable.

I'll defend it as strongly as I'm able." Grant nodded, and Flora and Mrs.Nelson came in.
"Are you satisfied with what you've done ?" Grant said to the girl.
"You might have given me a hint of it." Flora smiled.
"I'm afraid Beamish was too clever for us.