Let us seek greater safety by leaving such matters alone for the nonce.

If happier days dawn anon, we may be able to resume our readings and discussions; but for the moment--" A significant gesture completed the sentence, and Dalaber made no remonstrance, for indeed he felt that his mind required a space of rest from these perilous controversies.

Master Garret's stay had been fraught with intense spiritual excitement for him.

As long as the personality of the man was brought to bear upon him his nerves were strung to a high pitch of tension; but the strain had been severe, and the reaction was setting in.

He was half afraid of the lengths he had gone in some directions, and there came over him a desire for a breathing space, for a haven of peace and safety; and he felt that Fitzjames had counselled him well in advising a removal to fresh quarters.
In those days it was not unusual for a student to move from one hall or even college to another, if he were not upon the foundation of the latter.