it worth your while to dispute my assertion, when I make it, that I wrote the first. In other words, I know that you will keep faith with me, because for you to do anything else will be futile." He leaned back in his chair, put his thumbs into the armholes of his waistcoat, spread his fingers wide and beamed benevolently upon his son-in-law.
There was a short silence. Dunkle was a gentleman, and it was a prime article of his social code never to swear in the presence of a clergyman. He held fast the barrier of his teeth against a whole regiment of curses, and presently was in command of himself.
"Why, Archdeacon," he said, "this is delightful news, and I can't tell you how it has relieved my mind. Another copy, you say? Splendid! Truly a most wise precaution. Here is proof of your author-
