In their complete content pity is felt for Paul Lanier. Alice cannot forget her part in that Bombay tableau or in those lake promptings.
Looking at Bessie, they often think of that crazed outlaw's strange caprice in sparing lives of Northfield sleepers upon the memorable night.
It is with much satisfaction that all learn of Paul's possible recovery. Pierre's strange restitution and refusal to accept any aid from either Sir Donald or Thomas Webster is matter for frequent Northfield comment.
Paul grows more tractable, showing signs of returning reason. Pierre becomes devoutly thankful.
Some believe Pierre hypocritical; others say:
"He cannot fool Heaven!"
Many look upon this enigma, the while thinking of one who "went to his own place."
Eternity is so long! A lost soul is such a fearful loss!
Possibly that ancient Tenderness, with bias for saving, hopefully "shadows" Pierre and Paul Lanier.