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 you would have been among the Brethren long ago; by this time they have probably agreed upon the worst. Oh, quickly, quickly, then, let us hasten there! It would take too long for me to explain to you all the objections I hold to your plan. I will explain them before the whole Union.”

Overcome by the harper’s earnestness and infected by his fears lest the Brethren might really decide on some fatal measure, Andrew delayed no longer. He arose as quickly as his friend, poured water over the fire, that any one who might choose to spy upon him could not see that the room was empty, quietly opened the door, and then they stole like two shadows down the steps, out of the tower. They kept close to the walls, stopping every few moments as if in fear of meeting some one or being followed. The fear, at least that evening, was unnecessary, for the darkness still reigned, the wind roared, and the rain poured in torrents. Both were wet to the skin when they reached the main building, but neither was aware of it, and the harper’s