In his two cabin rooms at the top of the house, which were fresh and airy, and in which Mr. Barley was less audible than below, I found Provis comfortably settled. He expressed no alarm, and seemed to feel none that was worth mentioning; but it struck me that he was softened,--indefinably, for I could not have said how, and could never afterwards recall how when I tried, but certainly.

     The opportunity that the day's rest had given me for reflection had resulted in my fully determining to say nothing to him respecting Compeyson. For anything I knew, his animosity towards the man might otherwise lead to his seeking him out and rushing on his own destruction. Therefore, when Herbert and I sat down with him by his fire, I asked him first of all whether he relied on Wemmick's judgment and sources of information?

     "Ay, ay, dear boy!" he answered, with a grave nod, "Jaggers knows."

     "Then, I have talked with Wemmick," said I, "and have come to tell you what caution he gave me and what advice."