CHAPTER X.

THE BEGINNING OF THE END.

Walter Aimwell in the world but not of it—Hard for him to think any evil till actions proved it—His own ways—Ways of some with whom he was connected in business—Success in spite of obstacles—The body overtasked—The sudden attack—The physician’s opinion—Sale of the “Rambler”—More leisure—Cannot be idle—Pleasant item in his reading—“Thoughts for the Thoughtless”—Gift to his mother—“Boy’s own Guide”—Another gift for his mother—Removes from Melrose—Cottage in Winchester—Its best glory gone, 178