His father was not so pleased and made his feelings known as he and Stephen were on their daily walk. It was the first step in his plans for Stephen to take over the estate（地产）when the time came, and although Stephen was well aware of this, he could think of no reason not to accompany him.

　　"Though you'd forgotten that nonsense. Still, I dare say I could pull a few strings to get you to the Army..."

　　"No, Father! I have told you I want to learn to fly. What chance would I have to do that in the Army? I'd be better off in the Navy——at least they've got the Fleet Air Arm. But I have been put in the RAF and that's where I want to be, so let's leave it at that." His face went red. Sent to his father's school and then to Cambridge, much to his satisfaction, he had never had to defend his own desires and his father was a hard man to oppose.

　　The father glared at Stephen, "No, I won't leave it at that. I want to know what other ridiculous ideas are in your head. For a start, what's all this about America?"

　　"America?"

　　"Yes. All those books I saw in your room the other day. Brochures about emigration（移民）．"

　　The big, silvered head lowered, like that of a bull about to charge．"Don't trouble to deny it."

　　"I won't, Father. Some men at Cambridge have been talking about it. They want sort of research I could do．It would be a worthwhile life for me."

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