He could only see "Beatrice," "freedom from care," "power to get away from Florence," and the final thought, the one which removed his last scruple, "Lanza can have the cottage, and I shall be clear of him forever." Without a word he went for a pen and ink, and wrote his name boldly to the deed of relinquishment.

Then Julius handed him a check for ten thousand pounds, and went with him to the bank in order to facilitate the transfer of the sum to Harry's credit.

On the street, in the hot sunshine, they stood a few minutes.
"You are quite satisfied, Harry ?" "You have saved me from despair.

Perhaps you have saved Beatrice.

I am grateful to you." "Have I done justly and honorably by you ?" "I believe you have." "Then good-by.