I shall pretend you are only away for a time and your share shall be regularly paid in to your bank.

Of course I shall meet Mr.Vavasour Williams now and again and I can tell him things and consult with him.

If we think Beryl, after she is installed here as head clerk--of course I shan't make her a partner for _years_ and _years_--not at all if she remains flighty--if we think she is unsuspicious, and Bertie Adams likewise, and the new clerks and the housekeeper and her husband, there is no reason why you should not come here fairly often and put in as much work as you can on our business." _Vivie_: "Yes.

Of course I must be careful of one predicament.

I have studied the regulations about being admitted to the English Bar.