I asked him his opinion concerning a certain man, a fellow named Davis,--perhaps Helen wrote of his death--I asked Ward what he thought of his chances for salvation; he acknowledged, sadly enough, that he thought he was damned.

He didn't use that word, I believe," the young man added, smiling, "but it amounted to the same thing." There was an outcry from his auditors.

"Abominable!" said Dr.Howe, bringing his fist heavily down on the table.

"I shouldn't have thought that of Ward,--outrageous!" Gifford looked surprised.

"What a cruel man!" Lois cried; while Miss Deborah said suddenly,-- "Giff, dear, have those flannels of yours worn well ?" But Gifford apparently did not hear her.
"Why, doctor," he remonstrated, "you misunderstand Ward.