Brotherly Breezes There was no doubt that Egbert was the odd one in the Saxon family.

He had inherited a testy strain of temper, and was frequently most obstinate and perverse.

It was unfortunate that he was an articled pupil in his father's office, for he fretted and tried Mr.Saxon far more than Athelstane would have done in the circumstances.

Egbert's saving quality was his intense love for his mother.

Her influence held him steadily to his work, and smoothed over many difficult situations.