Then, too, my father and I are as far apart as the poles. He has not
the least sympathy with my pursuits or the things which I find worth
doing in life. There are other reasons which I need not trouble you
with. It is sufficient that for the present I prefer to remain Mr.
Brooks, and to lead my own life."
"But--you won't be offended, but I want to understand. The thing seems
such a muddle to me. You've given up your practice--how do you mean to
live?"
"There is an income which comes to me from the Manor of Kingston,"
Brooks answered, "settled on the eldest sons of the Arranmore peerage,
with which my father has nothing to do. This alone is comparative
wealth, and there are accumulations also."
"It don't seem natural," Mr. Bullsom said. "If you'll excuse my saying
so, it don't sound like common-sense. You can live on what terms you
please with your father, but you ought to let people know who you are.
Great Scott," he added, with a little chuckle, "what will Julia and the
girls say?
"You will understand, Mr. Bullsom," Brooks said, hastily, "that I trust
you to preserve my confidence in this matter.
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