The old spell he had for me in the beginning came back again.

I believe in him; I never believed in any man so much, Sylvia! And if he does throw his weight on the right side it will mean a lot to every good cause men and women are contending for these days.

It will mean a lot to the state, to the whole country." "And so much, oh, so much to him!" Just what had passed between Bassett and Sylvia he only surmised; but it was clear that the warmth with which he had spoken of his old employer was grateful to Sylvia.

He had not meant to dwell upon Bassett, and yet the brightening of her eyes, her flash of feeling, the deep inner meaning of her ejaculation, had thrilled him.
"I've said more than I meant to; I didn't come to talk of those things, Sylvia." "I'm glad you thought I should like to know--about him.

I'm glad you told me." They were quiet for a little while, then he said, "Sylvia!" very softly.
"Not that, Dan; please! I can't bear to hear that.