Arthur's business sense has gotten Doyce's factory into good order. Doyce now has time for inventing, which gives the factory a reputation. The ruling classes have put obstacles in Mr. Doyce's way, viewing him as a threat. They harass him, cause him to get robbed, and confiscate his property. Doyce is particularly loathed by the Barnacles.
Doyce works on despite this. Arthur provides him moral support, and the two become friends.
There has been an invention that Doyce has been trying to make for years. Arthur asks him to explain it and becomes enthused by the idea. He asks Doyce to allow him to begin the process. He'll handle the Circumlocution Office. Daniel reluctantly agrees.
The Circumlocution Office has avoided accusations by Parliament that they do nothing by confusing the subject
