Mr.Howe was a man of the world, gay, fascinating and striving to please.

He had some faults, (and who has not ?) but he had his good qualities full as well.

He had a generous nature--a heart that wished well to his fellow man, and above all, his friends.
Since his arrival in New Brunswick, Mr.Howe had formed a strong attachment to his "boy friend," as he often designated the young lieutenant.

Sir Howard was pleased with the fact and showed every encouragement by allowing Guy Trevelyan full privilege in his household.
There were on several occasions within our notice, a troubled and half defined expression on the hitherto radiant and joyous countenance of Guy Trevelyan.

This fact had given much food for the mind of the secretary.
After a scrutinizing search and untiring effort the hidden secret revealed itself in the bosom of Mr.Howe.He now possessed a _secret_ that gave a _secret_ pleasure by which the true nature of human sympathy could assert itself.