Perhaps he had seen it and refused to let it influence him.

Well, if he wanted a reconciliation, he must make the first offer.
In the meantime, Festing went to look for the foreman, whom he could trust.

After some talk, the man agreed to manage the farm for the winter on the terms Festing indicated.

Then the latter asked if the other men would go with him to the Pacific Slope, and finding them willing, went back to his office and carefully studied his accounts.

He was glad to think that Helen had sufficient help and that the staid Scottish housekeeper would take care of her.