"
He came closer up to her. "Junia, if you'll stand by me, I'm sure I'll
come out right. I've been caught in a mesh I can't untangle yet, but it
can be untangled, and when it is, you shall know everything, because then
you'll understand. I can free myself from the tangle, but it could never
be explained--not so the world would believe. I haven't trifled with
you. I would believe in you even if I saw, or thought I saw, the signs
of wrong in you. I would know that at heart you were good. I put my
faith in you long ago--last year I staked all on your friendship, and I
haven't been deceived."
He smiled at her, his soul in his eyes. There was truth in his smile,
and she realized it.
After a moment, she put out a hand and pushed him gently from her. "Go
away, Carnac, please--now," she said softly.
A moment afterwards he was gone.
CHAPTER XVI
JOHN GRIER MAKES A JOURNEY
John Grier's business had beaten all past records. Tarboe was
everywhere: on the river, in the saw-mills, in the lumber-yards, in the
office. Health and strength and goodwill were with him, and he had the
confidence of all men in the lumber-world. It was rumoured that he was a
partner of John Grier, and it was a good thing for him as well as for the
business. He was no partner, however; he was on a salary with a bonus
percentage of the profits; but that increased his vigour.
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