"I needn't say that I didn't come here to talk politics.

There was a little matter of business which I wished to put before you." Brooks looked up in some surprise.
"Business!" he repeated, a little vaguely.
"Yes.

As you are aware, Mr.Morrison has had the control of the Enton estates for many years.

He was a very estimable man, and he performed his duties so far as I know quite satisfactorily.

Now that he is dead, however, I intend to make a change.