I beg to
inform you formally, therefore, that in this event I will make
good everything and will in addition write off the ?2,000 which I
understand he has invested in your joint venture. It may be,
however, that my son, who has in him a vein of my own obstinacy,
will refuse to change his mind. In that event, under a Higher
Power I can only commend him to your care and beg that you will
look after him as though he were your own child. I can ask and you
can do no more. Tell him to write me as opportunity offers, as
perhaps you will too; also that, although I hate the sight of
them, I will look after the flowers which he has left at the house
at Twickenham.--
"Your obliged servant, ALEXANDER SOMERS."
This letter touched me much, and indeed made me feel very
uncomfortable. Without a word I handed it to my companion, who read it
through carefully.
"Nice of him about the orchids," he said. "My dad has a good heart,
although he lets his temper get the better of him, having had his own
way all his life.
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