He lives on his art, and I was thinking what a privilege he would consider it of what benefit it would be to him, if he could see those pictures." "Your brother is an artist! I see no reason why he should not profit by this really beautiful collection of pictures.

Would he like to visit Thorpe Castle, do you think ?" "You are too kind, Lord Ridsdale.

I should say it would be a glimpse of paradise to him." "Then by all means.

Miss Lyster, write and ask him.

I cannot extend the invitation for any lengthened period, as we have so many visitors, but if he will come for a week I shall be delighted to see him." She thanked him until his lordship was in a perfect glow of benevolence to think what a kind and generous action he had performed.