He is very fond of this place, and, what I never expected, he has become intensely interested in looking after it.

But his is such a rich nature! Whatever he takes up, he does splendidly.

So far from being bored by it, he works with passionate interest.

He--with his temperament as I know it--he has become careful and businesslike, a first-rate manager, he positively reckons every penny in his management of the land.