I am not yet at liberty to disclose his plans.

But I shall certainly be so very soon--very soon.

I won't say Christmas, but before New Year's Day I feel confident I shall have got things completely in order.

I will only hint to you that his lordship wishes to retire from the world, to live a perfectly quiet and simple domestic life in a locality which will be favourable to his health.

You will agree with us, I know, that this is far better than trying to brave the gossip and scandal of society.