Harry looked towards her for approval, and her heart smote her. It was not his fault if his shadowy existence was the occasion of a great injustice. She went up to him and patted his cheek, and said, "Capital, capital! What should we do without you, Harry?"

"I'm taking my place, aren't I?" he said, delighted. "That's what Nurse is always saying. I must assert myself and take my place."


CHAPTER XXXI

"Remember, Lord, Thou didst not make me good.

Or if Thou didst, it was so long ago

I have forgotten—and never understood,

I humbly think."

George MacDonald.