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" Such was a fisherman's
description of him; and the one cry of all the men and women near us
answered, "That's the truth!"
And yet there is something wrong--for this plain reason, that there is
something to be concealed in the past lives of Mr. Winterfield and Miss
Eyrecourt.
Under these perplexing circumstances, what use have I made of my
opportunities? I am going to surprise you again--I have mentioned
Romayne's name to Mr. Winterfield; and I have ascertained that they are,
so far, perfect strangers to one another--and that is all.
The little incident of mentioning Romayne arose out of my examination of
the library. I discovered certain old volumes, which may one day be
of use to him, if he continues his contemplated work on the Origin of
Religions. Hearing me express myself to this effect, Mr. Winterfield
replied with the readiest kindness:
"I can't compare myself to my excellent father," he said; "but I have
at least inherited his respect for the writers of books. My library is a
treasure which I hold in trust for the interests of literature.


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