THREW HIMSELF FULL LENGTH UPON A COUCH.
Reg, now utterly humbled, obeyed, and after a little while returned to his uncle looking sad and subdued, albeit a great load was lifted from his heart.
Matthew realized that now was Reg's opportunity, and mindful of the truth of the proverb, he made up his mind to "strike the iron while it was hot."
"I want you to come with me, Reg, this afternoon," he said, "to see Dr. Willoughby."
"I will do anything you think right, Uncle Matthew," he answered sadly.
"We will go at once—that is, if you don't mind suiting your steps to mine," said Matthew, mindful of his lameness. The tenderness with which he spoke, and the entire absence of scorning, utterly won the lad, and in his heart, he both loved and revered the man who was thus leading him into the paths of truth and honour.
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[CHAPTER XI]
PEACE AT LAST