CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.

For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.

Mr.Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.

Mr.
Ascough, on the morning of his return to London, took the opportunity warmly to congratulate Brooks.
"Lord Arranmore has been marvellously kind to me," Brooks agreed.

"To tell you the truth, Mr.Ascough, I feel almost inclined to add incomprehensibly kind." The older man stroked his grey moustache thoughtfully.
"Lord Arranmore is eccentric," he remarked.