James' health has never been good, and while we are as poor as we are he had to do journalism and coaching, in addition to his own dreadful grinding notions and discoveries, which he loves more than man, woman, or child.

I have often been afraid that unless something of this kind occurred we should really have to be careful of his brain.

But I believe it is practically settled." "I am delighted," began Basil, but with a worried face, "but these red-tape negotiations are so terribly chancy that I really can't advise you to build on hope, only to be hurled down into bitterness.

I've known men, and good men like your brother, come nearer than this and be disappointed.

Of course, if it is true--" "If it is true," said the woman fiercely, "it means that people who have never lived may make an attempt at living." Even as she spoke the professor came into the room still with the dazed look in his eyes.
"Is it true ?" asked Basil, with burning eyes.
"Not a bit true," answered Chadd after a moment's bewilderment.