"He is a very sensible man. It is lucky for Alan he has him in charge at Chesney's, or I'm afraid the business would be sadly neglected."
"Is Mr. Chesney not a good business man?" asked Ella.
"Not according to Mr. Fraser."
Ella was rather disappointed she had not met Alan Chesney since her stay at The Forest. She wondered why he did not call; Eve told her he often came.
Duncan Fraser explained where he had been and pronounced in favor of
Ella Hallam.
"By Jove! I forgot all about her being at The Forest," said Alan. "I met her in Derby week, a jolly girl; I daresay she improves on acquaintance."
"She evidently did not make much of an impression on you," said Duncan smiling.
"I wonder how long she will stay?" said Alan, half to himself.
"I think she said she was going to London to meet her father."
"He's bringing one or two horses from Australia; he has a great opinion of them; I must try and convince him ours are better."