"Well?
What then ?" He smiled, as though enjoying his secret.
"Isn't Burnham Court somewhere in your direction ?" "Yes.

It's about midway between the Hall and Mallow Court.

It belonged to a Sir Robert Burnham who's just died.

Why do you ask ?" "Because Burnham was my godfather.

The old chap disapproved of me strongly at one time--thought painting pictures a fool's job.