DEATH IN THE FAMILY ARTHUR MOREL was growing up.

He was a quick, careless, impulsive boy, a good deal like his father.

He hated study, made a great moan if he had to work, and escaped as soon as possible to his sport again.
In appearance he remained the flower of the family, being well made, graceful, and full of life.

His dark brown hair and fresh colouring, and his exquisite dark blue eyes shaded with long lashes, together with his generous manner and fiery temper, made him a favourite.

But as he grew older his temper became uncertain.