What it has cost me I hardly yet know: but it is _learnt_.

On my sacred word of honour, in the solemn presence of Heaven, I assert it, that I will never put my hand to another bill, whatever may be the temptation.

I have overcome, in this respect at least, my sin." "Your sin ?" "My nature's great sin; the besetting sin that has clung to me through life; the unfortunate sin that is my bane to this hour--cowardly irresolution." "All right, Val; I see you mean well now.

We'll talk of these matters next week.

Instead of Elster's Folly, let it become Elster's Wisdom." Lord Hartledon wrung his brother's hand and turned away.