Dewey remain until spring?"
"If such an arrangement is desirable on his part, Judge, it is
altogether accordant with my feelings and convenience. Say to him
that he has only to consult his own wishes in the case."
"You are kind and considerate, Mr. Wallingford," said the Judge, his
manner softening considerably, for there had been a coldness of some
years' standing on the part of Judge Bigelow, which more recent
events had increased.
"And why should it be otherwise, Judge?" inquired his old student.
"Mr. Dewey has not given you cause for either kindness or
consideration."
"It would hurt me more than it would him, were I to foster his
unhappy spirit. It is always best, I find, Judge, to be right with
myself."
"All men would find it better for themselves, were they to let so
fine a sentiment govern their lives," remarked Judge Bigelow, struck
by the language of Wallingford.
"It is the only true philosophy," was replied. "If a man is right
with himself, he cannot be wrong towards others; though it is
possible, as in my case, that other eyes, looking through a densely
refracting medium, may see him out of his just position.
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