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Arnot, "as, of course, I do not wish to appear to be acting in opposition to my husband. Indeed, I am not, for he is willing that some such an arrangement should be made. He has very many in his employ, and feels that he must be governed by rigid rules. Mr. Melville assures me that he can speedily effect Egbert's release.
Arnot sighed deeply, but after a moment said, "I do not excuse the Christian town, neither can I excuse you." "You too, then, blame me, and side against me." "No, Egbert, I side with you, and yet I blame you deeply; but I pity you more." He rose, and paced the cell with his old, restless steps. "It's no use," he said; "the world says, 'Go to the devil, and gives me no chance to do otherwise."
The future in its general aspects may here be anticipated by briefly stating that the echoes of the affair gradually died away. Mr. Arnot, on the receipt of a check for one thousand dollars from Mrs. Haldane's lawyer, was glad to procure Mr. Melville's release from the bond for which his wife was pledged, by assuring the legal authorities that he would not prosecute.
Arnot thought of one man whose heart was almost breaking for her, and yet who maintained such a quiet, masterful self-control that the object of his passion, which had become like a torturing flame, was not subjected to even the slightest annoyance; and she said, "You are satirical today. In my opinion there are as true knights now as your favorite author ever described."
Then she added in a frightened whisper, "But the matter can be hushed up there need be no publicity oh, that would kill me! Please take steps " "Mr. Arnot," said a young man just entering, and speaking in a piping, penetrating voice," I represent the 'Evening Spy. I wish to obtain from you for publication the particulars of this disgraceful affair" Then, seeing Mrs.
Arnot again smiled as she watched the young people, but she now came to her niece's rescue, thinking also it would be well to disturb Haldane's sense of superiority somewhat. So she said: "Laura, since we cannot hear this evening the celebrated artists that Mr. Haldane has mentioned, we must content ourselves with simple home music.
Haldane saw that Mrs. Arnot was accompanied by a gentleman, whom in her distress she had not hitherto noticed. The janitor now opened the door, and ushered them into a very plain apartment, used both as an office and reception-room. Mrs. Haldane was so overcome by her emotion that her friend led her to a chair, and continued her reassuring words in a low voice designed for her ears alone: "Mr.
"I feel that I indirectly owe this youth a large debt of gratitude, since his coming to our church and his repulse, in the first instance, has led to decided changes for the better in us all, I trust. But his experience, as you have related it, raises some perplexing questions. Do you think he is a Christian?" "I do not know. I think he is," replied Mrs. Arnot.
As her aunt's protege, as a young man trying to reform, he felt that he would have her good wishes and courteous treatment, but never anything more. "Egbert, I take issue with you," began Mrs. Arnot warmly; but further remark was interrupted by the entrance of a gentleman, who was announced as "Mr. Beaumont." There was a nice distinction between the greeting given by Mrs.
Arnot has been to me; she has been the means of saving me from disgrace, shame, and everything that was base, and I love her with a gratitude that is beyond words, and yet I am not so conscious of her practical help and friendship as that of the Divine Man who has been my patient unwavering friend in my long, hard struggle."
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