Sir Archibald set himself to give her serious attention.

"Let us have it, then," he said briefly.

"What do you know of the young man ?" "This first of all: that he has a selfish, conceited prig for a father." With which beginning Sir Archibald most heartily agreed.

"But how do you know ?" "Now, let me tell you about him." And Miss Brodie proceeded to describe the scene between father and son in Mr.Rae's office, with vigorous and illuminating comments.

"And just think, the man in the company who was first to condemn the young chap was his own father.