The Best Policy. Flower Elliott

      “He mustn’t do that!” exclaimed Murray quickly. “Work and worry are the two things for him to avoid.”

      “Why?” demanded Mrs. Wentworth.

      Murray hesitated. He knew why Wentworth had kept this from his wife, but was it wise? The man was deliberately walking to his grave. Ought not his wife to be informed in order that she might take the necessary steps to save him? It would be a breach of confidence, but did not the circumstances justify it? Wentworth was his friend, and he had a sincere regard for Mrs. Wentworth. Surely he ought not to stand idly by and witness a tragedy that he might prevent.