But is not _Truth_ rather a large name to adopt as a _nom de guerre_?
Might it not seem rather--er--in a layman it would appear arrogant." "I am not a layman, and I do not pretend to write on subjects of which I am ignorant," said Mr.Gresley, with dignity.

"This is not a work of fiction.

I don't imagine this, or fancy that, or invent the other.

I merely place before the public, forcibly, and in a novel manner, a few great truths." Mary was doing her finger exercises.

C, C, C, with the thumb; D, D, D, with the first finger, Fraeulein was repeating.