myself, David, and I have many friends among its professors."

"I'd like Glasca',--fine."

"Then it shall be Glasgow; and I will see Dr. Balmuto. He will not oppose
your going, I am sure."

"Aboot Maggie, sir? I couldna seek my ain pleasure or profit at her loss.
She doesna tak', like other lasses do, to the thocht o' marriage; and I
canna bear to say a cross word to her. She is a' I have."

"There must be some way of arranging that matter. Tell Maggie what I have
said, and talk affairs over with her. She will be sure to find out a way."

The conversation was continued for hours. Every contingency was fully
discussed, and Allan was much pleased with David's prudence and
unselfishness. "I think you will make a good minister," he said, "and we
will all yet be very proud of you."

"I sall do my duty, sir, all o' it. I sall neither spare sin nor sinner.
My ain right eye sall nae be dear to me, if it wad win a thocht frae His
wark."

His pale face was lit as by some interior light, his eyes full of
enthusiasm. He sat asking questions concerning the manners and methods of
universities, the professors and lectures, and books and students, until
the late moon rose red and solemn, above the sea and sky line, and Allan
knew then it was almost midnight.

"We must go home, David. Maggie will wonder what has happened. We should