For one thing he had become more or less acclimated; he no longer desired to sleep several times a day, he could now assimilate guavas without disaster, and walk about without acquiring headaches or deluging himself in perspiration.

For another he was enchanted with his work and with Shiela Cardross, and with the entire Cardross family.
The month had been a busy one for him.

When he was not in the saddle with Neville Cardross the work in the new office and draughting-room required his close attention.

Already affairs were moving briskly; he had leased a cottage for his office work; draughtsmen had arrived and were fully occupied, half a dozen contractors appeared on the spot, also a forester and assistants, and a surveyor and staff.

And the energetic Mr.Cardross, also, was enjoying every minute of his life.
Hamil's plan for the great main park with its terraces, miles of shell and marl drives, its lakes, bridges, arbours, pools, shelters, canals, fully satisfied Cardross.