I will confess that it is amongst my ambitions.

But I have many years' work before me yet." Lord Arranmore paid the bill, and they joined the women.

As Brooks stood bareheaded upon the pavement Arranmore turned towards him.
"We must have a farewell dinner," he said.

"How would to-morrow suit you--or Sunday ?" "I should like to walk over on Sunday, if I might," Brooks answered, promptly.
"We shall expect you to lunch.

Good-night." The carriage drove off.