"Without faith in God you cannot. Even the ancient knight, whose success depended so much on the skill and strength of his arm, and the temper of his weapons and armor, was supposed to spend hours in prayer before attempting any great thing. But with God's help daily sought and obtained, you cannot fail. You can achieve that which the world cannot take from you--which will be a priceless possession after the world has forgotten you and you it--a noble character."
Haldane was silent several moments, then, drawing a long breath, he said, slowly and humbly: "How I am to do this I do not yet understand; but if you will guide me, I will attempt it."
"This book will guide you, Egbert," said Mrs. Arnot, placing her Bible in his hands. "God himself will guide you if you ask sincerely. Good-night." And she gave him such a warm and friendly grasp of the hand as to prove that evil had not yet wholly isolated him from the pure and good.