using his influence for another a short time previous, and he could
not see his motives for such change of opinion. True, a sudden
intimacy had sprung up between them, but the subject had been
hitherto mentioned and acted upon; therefore the last reason formed
no groundwork for his convictions.

Occasionally a dark thought crossed Phillip Lawson's mind. Can the
fellow be honest? I cannot bear to think ill of a fellow-man, and I
must not now. I know that Tracy is not what he might be, yet he has
a kind heart and what's the use of my talking, who is faultless?
"Let him that is without sin cast the first stone."

It was here that the beauty of Phillip Lawson's character showed
itself. The young man was a Christian. He had always cherished the
principles of true piety, and as he repeated over the words of Him
who was the friend of sinners, it was in tones of sublime
tenderness.

Instantly a second thought flashed across his mind--he had an
acquaintance--a member of a legal firm in that newly-founded city in
the Northwest. He, therefore, made up his mind to write at an early
date and make all the necessary inquiries.

Having settled his mind upon this point another subject presented
itself to our friend, and from the sudden flash of his grey eyes one
would imagine that it was of an electrifying nature.

It is one, which, from the remote ages, has had power to magnetize,
humanize and civilize; it is the power which makes man what he
should be--love--that short word of four letters--what a world of