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Never had she appeared to Code so fresh and simple. The great

lady was gone, the keen advocate had disappeared, the austere

arbiter of Freekirk Head's destinies was no more. She seemed a

girl. He arose and took her hand awkwardly.

"I am glad you came so soon," she said; "but aren't you

neglecting other people? I'm sure there must be friends who would

like to see you."

"Perhaps so, but this time they must wait until I have paid my

respects to you. As far as actions go, you are the only friend I

have."

"You are getting quite adept at turning a phrase," she said,

smiling.

"Not as adept as you in turning heaven and earth to liberate an

innocent man."

"I have no answer to that," she replied. "But seriously, Code, I

hope you didn't come up to thank me again to-night. Please don't.

It embarrasses me. We know each other well enough, I think, to do

little things without the endless social prating that should

accompany them."