I would not stay away to be made
private secretary to the Prime Minister; and yet I almost
feel that I might as well stay away for any good that I
shall do.
Give my kind regards to Lady Julia, and tell her how very
much obliged to her I am. I cannot express the gratitude
which I owe to you. But pray believe me, my dear Lord De
Guest, always very faithfully yours,
JOHN EAMES.
It was late before Eames had finished his letter. He had been making
himself ready for his exodus from the big room, and preparing his
desk and papers for his successor. About half-past five Cradell came
up to him, and suggested that they should walk home together.
"What! you here still?" said Eames. "I thought you always went at
four." Cradell had remained, hanging about the office, in order that
he might walk home with the new private secretary. But Eames did not
desire this. He had much of which he desired to think alone, and
would fain have been allowed to walk by himself.
"Yes; I had things to do. I say, Johnny, I congratulate you most
heartily; I do, indeed.
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