Chapter 14 No.14

Barraclough Takes a Hand

I did not take Holgate's advice, although I had instinctively made up my mind that he was sincere in offering it. What reason he had for expressing kindliness for me-if he had any-I could not say. I reflected that it might very well be of a piece with his astute plans. He might seek to serve some purpose by it. I was use