Chapter 26: XXVI

XXVI The End of Cleverness “Where am I? O vanity, We are not what we deem, The sins that hold my heart in thrall, They are more real than all.” Rev. I. Williams As the uncle and nephew came out of church, and approached the yew-tree gate, Rachel came swiftly to meet them. “Oh, Alick! oh, uncle!” she said breathlessly. “Bessie says she is shocked to have turned your house upside down, but we could not go any further. And her baby is born!” Then in answer…