George A Birmingham

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Dr. Lucius OG rady, was the medical officer of the Poor Law Union of Clonmore, which is in Western Connacht. The office is not like that of resident magistrate or bank manager. It does not necessarily confer on its holder the right of entry to the highest society. Therefore, Dr. OG rady was not invited to dinner, luncheon, or even afternoon tea by Lord Manton at that season of the year when Clonmore Castle was full of visitors. Lady Flavia Canning, Lord Manton sdaughter, who was married to a London barrister of some distinction, and moved in smart society, did not appreciate Dr. OG rady. Nor did those nephews and nieces of the deceased Lady Manton who found it convenient to spend a part of each summer at Clonmore Castle. They were not the sort of people who would associate with a dispensary doctor, unless, indeed, he had possessed a motor car. And Dr. OG rady, for reasons which became obvious later on, did not keep a motor car. On the other hand, he was a frequent guest at the Castle during those early summer months when Lord Manton was alone. In A pril and May, for instance, and in June, Dr. OG rady dined once, twice, or even three times a week at Clonmore Castle. The old earl liked him because he found him amusing; and Dr.