“To do? Why, what should I do?”
“Does not your own conscience tell you, Frank?”
“Ah, I suppose you mean, give up the drink altogether. Well, I intend to do it—and at once too.”
“And will you ask for strength where you know it can be found?”
“Yes,” said Frank, grasping the other’s hand warmly; “I promise you I will.”
“And what about the pledge?” pursued Hubert, with a loving, entreating smile.
“Ah, that pledge! You can never let me rest about the pledge. I see you’re afraid to trust me.”
“Dear Frank, is there not a cause? Can you trust yourself?”
“Yes I think I can this time—especially if I pray for help.”
Hubert sighed.