It
will be very useful to us there."
"Useful, Mr. Ferdinand! However--?"
"Never mind, Gustavus, never mind," replied Mr. Ferdinand with some
acrimony.
Being of a dignified nature he did not care to explain to a subordinate
that there was a very pleasant-looking second-cook just arrived at the
house of the Lord Chancellor on the opposite side of the square.
CHAPTER VII
THE DOUBLE LIFE OF MISS MINERVA
On the following day, just as the Prophet was drawing on a new pair of
suede gloves preparatory to setting out to Hill Street, Gustavus entered
with a silver salver.
"A telegram for you, sir," he said.
The Prophet took the blushing envelope, ripped it gently open, and read
as follows:--
"Madame and self must confer with you this afternoon without fail. Shall
be with you five sharp; most important.
"JUPITER SAGITTARIUS."
Gustavus nearly dropped at sight of the wrinkles that seamed the
Prophet's usually smooth face as he grasped the full meaning of this
portentous missive.
"Any answer, sir?"
The wrinkles increased and multiplied.
"Any reply, sir?"
"What--no."
Gustavus glided in a well-trained manner towards the door.
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