I should probably have done the same." "Well, I am not altogether a madman," Brooks declared, smiling, "so I will only say that I accept your offer gratefully--and I will do my very best to deserve your confidence." Lord Arranmore rose and stood with his hands behind him, looking out of the window.
"Very good," he said.

"I will send for Ascough to come down from town, and we must meet one day next week at Morrisons' office, and go into matters thoroughly.

That reminds me.

Busher, my head bailiff, will be in to see you this afternoon.

There are half-a-dozen leases to be seen to at once, and everything had better come here until the arrangements are concluded." "I shall be in all the afternoon," Brooks answered, still a little dazed.
"And Thursday," Lord Arranmore concluded, "you dine and sleep at Enton.
I hope we shall have a good day's sport.