"No, no; I can see that. Yet," added Applegarth, again as if for
self-confirmation, "he has energy of an uncommon kind."

"That will soon show itself," replied Warburton, smiling. "He's
surveying the field like a general before battle."

"Yes. No end of bright ideas. Some of them--perhaps--not
immediately practicable."

"Oh, Sherwood looks far ahead."

Applegarth nodded, and for a minute or two each was occupied with
his own reflections.





CHAPTER 14




Godfrey having telegraphed that he must remain in town, Warburton
soon joined him. His partner was more cheerful and sanguine than
ever; he had cleared off numberless odds and ends of business; there
remained little to be done before the day, a week hence, appointed
for the signature of the new deed, for which purpose Applegarth
would come to London. Mr. Turnbull, acting with his wonted caution,
had at length concluded the sale of Mrs. Warburton's property, and