Would not this still further separate them, and if it did how could he restore in the shortest possible time the old dependence and the old confidence?
His efforts so far had met with almost a rebuff, for Harry had shown no particular pleasure when he told him of his intention to put him in charge of the estate: he had watched his face closely for a sign of satisfaction, but none had come.

He had really seemed more interested in getting St.George downstairs than in being the fourth heir of Moorlands--indeed, it was very evident that he had no thought for anybody or anything except St.George.
All this the son might have known could he have sat by his father in the carryall on this way to Moorlands..