Neil Gordon Solves His Own Problem

“ There was some trouble at the Gor— don place to-night, Mr. Williamson,” he said quietly. “ Neil Gordon behaved rather badly and frightened Kilmeny ter- ribly,—so terribly that a very surprising thing has happened. She has found her— self able to speak, and can speak per— fectly.”

Old Robert laid down the piece of cheese he was conveying to his mouth on the point of a knife and stared at Eric in blank amazement.

“ God bless my soul, Master, What an extraordinary thing! ” he ejaculated. “ Are you in earnest“? Or are you trying to see how much of a fool you can make of the old man? ”

“ No, Mr. Williamson, I assure you it is no more than the simple truth. Dr. Baker told me that a shock might cure her,—and it has. As for Neil, he has gone, no doubt for good, and I think it well that he has.”

Not caring to discuss the matter

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