Alec Forbes of Howglen (26)

Mr. Cupples sees that Alec is depressed and heartbroken, and tells him some of his own history. Despite the story, and Mr. Cupples’s warnings, Alec falls in with a bad lot, and takes up drinking and other vices.

Note: The majority of these chapters are Mr. Cupples speaking. I found it difficult to keep up the accent page after page. Please excuse any inconsistencies in the accents.