'I don't like the position,' said the bishop, frowning.
'No man would. However, it is better to temporise than to risk all and lose all. Better let him remain, Pendle.'
'Very well, Graham, I shall take your advice.'
'Good!' Graham rose to depart. 'And Gabriel?' he asked, with his hand on the door.
'Send him to me, doctor. I must speak to him.'
'You won't scold him for seeing me first, I hope.'
'Scold him,' said the bishop, with a melancholy smile. 'Alas, my friend, the situation is too serious for scolding!'