working men. There must be some advanced to my stage of development.--Well, for want of men, I could not start my Village, and I have not used the money. As for the papers, I have taken them out of the Bank and placed them in Dering's safe.' Elsie looked over his shoulder, reading every word. 'The letters which Mr. Dering wrote to the stockbroker in accordance with your instructions. They were written for him--perhaps--by you. It is unusual, but----' 'I told you,' he replied sharply. 'What is the use of saying things twice? There are some things which confuse a man. I wrote them--he wrote them--he acted for me--or I acted for myself. What matter? The end is as I have written down for you.--Now, will this paper be of any use to you?' 'Of the greatest use. Please sign it, dear Master.' He obeyed, and signed 'Edmund Gray.' 'There is one thing more.' Elsie saw in his face signs of disquiet, and hastened on. 'You have got your Bank book here?' 'Yes. The Manager sent it here with an impertinent note about references, which I have sent on to Dering.--What do you want with the Bank book? It is in one of those drawers. See--here it is--cheque book too.' 'If I were you, Master, I would have no more trouble about the money. You have given Mr. Dering the transfers and papers--why not give him back the money as well? Do not be bothered with money matters. It is of all things important to you to be free from all kinds of business and money matters. Who ever heard of a Prophet drawing a cheque? You sit here and work and meditate. You go to the Hall of Science and teach. It is the business of your friends to see that all your necessities are properly supplied.--Now, if you will in these minor matters suffer your friends to advise----' 'Surely. I ask for nothing else.' 'Then, dear Master, here is your cheque book and here your Bank book. Draw a cheque payable to the order of Edward Dering for all the money that is lying here--I see it is seven hundred and twenty-three pounds five shillings and threepence.--I will take care of the cheque--so.--Oh! you have signed Edward Dering--careless Master! Draw another--now sign it Edmund Gray.--That will do.--And you had better at the same time write a letter to the Bank asking the Manager in future to receive the dividends for the account of Mr. Dering. I will write the letter, and you shall sign it. Now--no--no--not Edward Dering--Edmund Gray. Your thoughts are wandering.--There!--Now, dear Master, you are free from everything that might trouble you.'