Chapter 4Taking a firm hold of the metaphorical olive branch that Ben had grudgingly conceded, Jolyon walked home briskly, only pausing in his rooms to pen a covering note to the young doctor, expanding on Ben’s brusque words in a conciliatory manner, now he was out of his friend’s sight.
He decided that swift and direct action was the best course, and so he set off to the grand house near Grosvenor Square, where he had discovered he would find Mr. Stephens. He was informed that the family was still at breakfast but the missive would be delivered to the recipient immediately.
After a short delay, Jo’s heart sank to his boots when the footman returned holding his letter. But at a second glance, Jo perceived that far dismissing his attempt at amelioration, Stephens had penciled a note bene
