He told himself that he must now put personal feelings aside and give his attention first of all to Harry's case, it being evidently the most urgent of the duties before him.

Jane if left for a few days would no doubt be more reasonable.

Greenwood could be safely left to look after Hatton mill and to buy for it all the cotton he could lay his hands on.

He had not the time to visit his mother, but he wrote her a few words of explanation and as he knew Jane's parlors were full of women, he sent her the following note: MY DEARLY LOVED WIFE, Instant and important business takes me at a moment's notice to London.

I have no time to come and see you, and solace my heart with a parting glance of your beauty, to hear your whispered good-bye, or taste the living sweetness of your kiss, but you will be constantly present with me.