But in those cases the families were all practically of the same
caste. It would be merely benefiting them by money or land. Their
education had already been taken care of. Once the bequest was
arranged all responsibility ended.
The O'Connell-Kingsnorth arrangement was an entirely different
condition of things altogether. There were so many provisions each
contingent on something in the character of the beneficiary. He did
not regard the case with the same equanimity he had handled the
others. It opened up so many possibilities of difficulty, and the
object of Mr. Kingsnorth's bequest was such an amazing young lady to
endeavour to do anything with. He had no preconceived methods to
employ in the matter. It was an experiment where his experience was
of no use. He had only to wait developments, and, should any real
crisis arise, consult with the Chief Executor.
By the time he reached Scarboro he had arranged everything in his
mind. It was to be a short and exceedingly satisfactory interview
and he would be able to catch the afternoon express back to London.
He pictured Miss O'Connell as being marvellously improved by her
gentle surroundings and eager to continue in them. He was sure he
would have a most satisfactory report to make to the Chief Executor.
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