I am almost afraid to ask
you whether my last letter has yet received the favour of your
consideration."
Brooks flushed a little at the biting sarcasm in Arranmore's tone, but
he restrained himself.
"I have considered--the matter fully," he said; "and I have talked it
over with Mr. Ascough. There seems to be no reason why I should refuse
the income to which I seem to be entitled."
Lord Arranmore nodded and lit a cigarette.
"I am thankful," he said, dryly, "for so much common-sense. Mr.
Ascough will put you in possession of a banking account at any moment.
Should you consider it--well--intrusive on my part if I were to inquire
as to your plans?"
Brooks hesitated.
"They are as yet not wholly formed," he said, "but I am thinking of
studying social politics for some time here in London with the intention
of entering public life."
"A very laudable ambition," Lord Arranmore answered. "If I can be of
any assistance to you, I trust that you will not fail to let me know."
"I thank you," Brooks answered. "I shall not require any assistance
from you."
Lord Arranmore winced perceptibly.
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