In any case, I wish you to accept an allowance of which my lawyers will advise you, and if you will call upon me when you are in town I shall be glad to make your acquaintance.

I may say that it was a pleasure to me to learn that you have succeeded in obtaining a responsible and honourable post.
"I am, yours sincerely, "MICHAEL TROGOLDY." I took pen and paper, and answered this letter at once.
"My DEAR SIR MICHAEL,-- "As I am your nephew, and I understand, almost your nearest relative, I see no reason why I should not accept the allowance which you are good enough to offer me.

I shall also be glad to come and see you next time I am in London, if it is your wish.
"Yours sincerely, "GUY DUCAINE." Grooton brought in my tea, also a London morning paper which he had secured in the village.
"I thought that you might be interested in the news about the Duke, sir," he said respectfully.
"What news, Grooton ?" I asked, stretching out my hand for the paper.
"You will find a leading article on the second page, sir, and another in the money news.

It reads quite extraordinary, sir." I opened the paper eagerly.

I read every word of the leading article, which was entitled "Noblesse Oblige," and all the paragraphs in the money column.