Out of all of Grace and Jacob's children, Harold did the best. After completing his education, Harold was apprenticed to a lawyer in Dublin. He studied law for several years, and eventually became a partner to the lawyer he studied under. When Harold's partner died, he inherited the firm. Harold became quite well-to-do, and his wife Ezra MacNessa made sure everyone new it. Ezra became quite a socialite in Dublin, which cost Harold a great deal of money.