Chapter 46

_He took it like the man he is--like the man I've known he was, all along. Refused even to accept the idea that the thing might come to him, though he must know it may. Rushed back to do his best to repair the damage to the invalid's endurance of his fate._ _Well--I've known Gordon Mackay--a little. I'm the richer for that. A good many walks and talks and chance meetings, in all. Every one has counted. The summer's over--everything will soon be changed._ _I've only one thing to think of--one person--Julian._ XXI "C…