I shall be, at least, a faithful one.

I wish I could be as successful a one." He wrote saying that, as he had failed for himself, he did not see how he could succeed for another.

But upon receiving a very flattering reassurance, he accepted the offer.

Thus, the General remained as an employe on the estate which had been renowned for generations as the home of the Keiths.

And as agent for the new owner he farmed the place with far greater energy and success than he had ever shown on his own account.