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the wires as I thought he did. Not even Belmanoir could make me act as I did. But--but at the time I felt that he was pushing-pushing-compelling me to accuse Jack. Oh, doubtless I was mad!" Warburton eyed the dejected figure compassionately. Then he seemed to harden himself and to regain some of his lost primness of manner. "You-ah-you are determined not to accept the revenues, sir?" "I have not yet sunk so low, Mr. Warburton." "His lordship leaves Wyncham and all appertaining to it at your disposal. He would be grieved at your refusal." "I will not touch it." The lawyer nodded. "I confess, Mr. Carstares, I am relieved to hear you say that. It will not be necessary again to communi- cate with his lordship. I think he does not desire any intercourse with-his family. He finds it too painful. But he wished to be remembered to you, sir. Also to her ladyship." "Thank you. You could-ascertain nothing of his situation? He did not confide in you?" "He was very reticent, sir. I think he is not unhappy." "And not-embittered?" "Certainly not that, sir." Mr. Warburton rose, plainly anxious to be gone. Reluctantly Richard followed his example. " You have nothing further to tell me of him?" "I regret, sir-nothing." Richard went slowly to the door, and opened it. "You must allow me to thank you, sir, for your goodness in undertaking what I know must have been a painful task. I am very grateful." Mr. Warburton bowed low. 33 "I beg you will not mention it, sir. Nothing I might do for the Carstares could be aught but a pleasure.' Again he bowed, and the next instant was gone.