He gathered her to himself slowly and tenderly, and kissed her. There was no need for many words just then. Silence was more eloquent than speech. That evening the dowager came to the conclusion that she would have to look out for a new companion and secretary. Mr. Silas K. Hocking's THE FLAMING SWORD. _SOME PRESS OPINIONS_ "This is told in Mr. Hocking's usual bright and sprightly manner. When over a million copies of a man's books have been sold, all his readers want to know is if the book under review presents the characteristics of the author, and is worthy of his reputation; both of which questions can be answered in the affirmative."--_Queen._ "The novel is remarkable, because of its intensely human interest, of the intricacy of the plot, and of the freshness and vigour with which it is developed. The tale is wound up in the happiest possible manner. Mr. Hocking has produced a finished piece of literary workmanship--a novel that will be widely read and enjoyed."--_Scotsman._ "In 'The Flaming Sword' he is at his best, and the book will gratify his multitudinous admirers."--_Sheffield Daily Telegraph._ "An admirable story--supremely interesting. The whole story is brimful of surprises and complications, woven together with great ingenuity. The plot is wonderfully good, and grips the reader from start to finish."--_Aberdeen Free Press._ "It will be strange indeed if 'The Flaming Sword' does not become one of the most popular products of Mr. Silas Hocking's pen."--_Christian Commonwealth._ "It immediately lays hold of one, and the grip is maintained throughout."--_Dundee Advertiser._ "An exciting and intensely interesting story."--_Canadian Bookseller._ "A novel which is sure to have multitudes of readers and to be enthusiastically received."--_Free Methodist._ "A volume that will keep up the reputation of the author, since it is written in his best vein."--_Irish Times._ "Mr. S. K. Hocking has a big circle of admirers, which is likely to be considerably widened by his latest novel, 'The Flaming Sword.' The story grips one from the opening."--_Lloyd's News._ PIONEERS. _SOME PRESS OPINIONS_ "Mr. Hocking has written many admirable stories, but none, one may venture to say, so effective as this. He has presented his characters with convincing fidelity to human nature.... The reader will follow their careers with interest, and in especial that of the heroine, who is a pronounced and most attractive individuality. In a word, the novel is a notable success."--_Scotsman._ "Mr. Hocking has seldom drawn two more notable and more lovable characters. The novel teems with stirring adventure and has the prettiest love story, with the happiest of endings."--_Evening News._