“Would you yield to any such temptation?”
“No.”
“Then you doubt whether he is as honorable as yourself?”
“Don’t get riled, Bernard. I can’t help thinking how much depends on your friend’s return.”
“He will return. You needn’t be afraid.”
But when the sixth morning came, and Mr. Cunningham was still absent, even Bernard became somewhat anxious.
“Well, he isn’t here yet,” said the American significantly.
“No.”
“Do you still have confidence in him?”
“Certainly.”