charity and independence and kindliness and truth and the rest of the
standard virtues. That is quite as plausible as the interpretation of
the average commentator. The presence of money chills these little
birds--ah, it is lamentable, no doubt, but it is true."
"I don't believe it," said Margaret--quite as if that settled the
question.
But now his hobby, rowelled by opposition, was spurred to loftier
flights.
"Ah, the power of these great fortunes America has bred is monstrous,"
he suddenly cried. "And always they work for evil. If I were ever to