Chapter 9 - Page 2

smile, John. It might
be a good thing even if it was a failure. It would keep him at home."

"So it would, Lucy. And Harry always liked a farm. He loves the land. He
used to trouble mother meddling in the management of Hatton until he got
plainly told to mind his own business."

"Well, then, John, we will let him manage Yoden land, and encourage him
to write a book, and he need not give up his music. He has always been
prominent in the Leeds musical festivals and Mr. Sullivan insists on
Harry's solo wherever he leads."

"You are right, Lucy. In Hatton Harry used to direct all our musical
entertainments and he liked to do so. Men and women will be delighted to
have him back."

"And he was the idol of the athletic club. I have heard him talk about
that very often. O John, I can see Harry's salvation. I have been very
anxious, but I knew it would come. I will work joyfully with you in
every way to help it forward."

"You have been having a hard time I fear, Lucy."

"Outwardly it was sometimes hard, but there was always that wonderful
inner path to happiness--you know it, John."

"And you never lost your confidence in God?"

"If I had, I should have come to you. Did I ever do so? No, I waited
until God sent you to me. When I first went to Him about this anxiety,
He made me a promise. God keeps his promises."

"Now I am going to look for Harry."

"Do you know where he is?"

"I know where the house he frequents is."

"Suppose they will not let you see him?"

"I am going to Scotland Yard first."

"Why?"

"For a constable to go with me."

"You will be kind to Harry?"

"As you are kind to little Agnes. I may have to strip my words for him
and make them very plain, but when that is done I will comfort and help
him. Will you sleep and rest and be sure all is well with Harry?"

"As soon as my girl returns, I will do as you tell me. Tomorrow I--"

"Let us leave tomorrow. It will have its own help and blessing, but
neither is due until tomorrow. We have not used up all today's blessing
yet. Good-bye, little sister! Sleeping or waking, dream of the happiness
coming to you and your children."

It was only after two hours of delays and denials that John was able to
locate his brother. Lugur had given him the exact location of the
house, but the man at the door constantly denied Harry's presence. It
was a small, dull, inconspicuous residence, but John felt acutely its
sinister character, many houses having this strange power of revealing