All day he was at his chambers or in court, and at night he sat in the House, getting up his briefs when he could.

But he always did get them up; no solicitors had to complain that the interests of their client were neglected by him; also he still found time to write to Beatrice.

For the rest he went out but little, and except in the way of business associated with very few.

Indeed he grew more and more silent and reserved, till at last he won the reputation of being cold and hard.

Not that he was really so.