It may be, however, that my son, who has in him a vein of my own obstinacy, will refuse to change his mind.

In that event, under a Higher Power I can only commend him to your care and beg that you will look after him as though he were your own child.

I can ask and you can do no more.

Tell him to write me as opportunity offers, as perhaps you will too; also that, although I hate the sight of them, I will look after the flowers which he has left at the house at Twickenham .-- "Your obliged servant, ALEXANDER SOMERS." This letter touched me much, and indeed made me feel very uncomfortable.
Without a word I handed it to my companion, who read it through carefully.
"Nice of him about the orchids," he said.

"My dad has a good heart, although he lets his temper get the better of him, having had his own way all his life." "Well, what will you do ?" I asked.
"Go on, of course.