An answer came the day before Weyburn's departure.
Arthur Abner had met Lord Ormont in the street, had spoken of the rumour of Memoirs promised to the world, hinted at the possible need for a secretary; "Lord Ormont would appoint a day to see Mr.Weyburn." Lady Charlotte considered that to be as good as the engagement.
"So we keep you in the family," she said.

"And now look here: you ought to know my brother's ways, if you're going to serve him.

You'll have to guess at half of everything he tells you; he'll expect you to know the whole.

There's no man so secret.

Why?
He fears nothing; I can't tell why.