"Still sceptical," said the wizard, who had very sharp ears; "shall I consult my book again?"
"No, no," said Mr. Mole, uneasily.
But Harry Girdwood said "Yes."
He did not want to end the scene yet.
"What would you?" demanded the magician sternly.
Harry commenced to whisper to Mr. Mole.
"Come, sir, pluck up your courage, and find out something about yourself. You know the past—why not ask him about the future?"
"He might be rude enough to say something unpleasant, Harry. However, I'll try him."
Then, with a very polite bow, Mr. Mole asked—
"Can you tell me, Mr. Magician, what my ultimate fate is?"