As it was he could speak more freely to him on that
than any other matter.
One Thursday night as the two brothers went to bed on returning
from the Beargarden, at a not very late hour, they agreed that
they would 'give the governor a turn' the next morning,--by which
they meant that they would drag themselves out of bed in time to
breakfast with him. The worst of it is that he will never let them
get anything to eat, said Gerald. But Silverbridge explained that
he had taken the matter into his own hands, and had specially
ordered broiled salmon and stewed kidneys. 'He won't like it, you
know,' said Gerald. 'I'm sure he thinks it wicked to eat anything
but toasted bacon before lunch.'
At a very little after nine Silverbridge was in the breakfast-
room, and there found his father. 'I suppose Gerald is not up
yet,' said the Duke almost crossly.
'Oh yes he is, sir. He'll be here directly.'
'Have you seen him this morning?'
'No; I haven't seen him. But I know he'll be here. He said he
would, last night.'
'You speak of it as if it were an undertaking.
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