Yes, Christian was right; it was too late.

Clarkson's work had been well done; and his second victim was past all human aid.
Mr.Strafford sat and watched; and while he watched, he thought over all that he had known of the lives of these two, Christian and his wife, who now occupied his mind so fully.

He was still thinking when the doctor came to pay his daily visit.

The two had not met before, but each knew the other well by report; and to-day each was anxious to question the other on the same subject.

Mr.Strafford, however, was most anxious, and began first.
"You know, of course," he said, "what I suppose all Cacouna is talking of.