yes flashed with excitement. I shall enjoy that he
cried.

His Lordship coughed loudly. You may not marry while under instruction
he said firmly.

Oh I shall not need to thankyou said Mr Salteena.

You must also decide on a profeshion said his Lordship as your
instruction will vary according.

Could I be anything at Buckingham Pallace said Mr Salteena with
flashing eyes.

Oh well I dont quite know said the noble earl but you might perhaps
gallopp beside the royal baroushe if you care to try.

Oh indeed I should cried Mr Salteena I am very fond of fresh air and
royalties.

Well said the earl with a knowing smile [Pg 58] I might arrange it with
the prince of Wales who I am rarther intimate with.

Not really gasped Mr Salteena.

Dear me yes remarked the earl carelessly and if we decide for you to
gallopp by the royal viacle you must be mesured for some plush
knickerbockers at once.

Mr Salteena glanced at his rarther fat legs and sighed.

Well I must go out now and call on a few Dowigers said his Lordship
picking up his elegent top hat. Well au revoir he added with a good
french accent.

Adieu my Lord cried Mr Salteena not to be out done we meet anon I take
it.

Not till tomorrow answered the earl you will now proceed to the lower
regions where you will no doubt find tea. He nodded kindly and glided
out in silence.

Here I will end my chapter.

[Pg 59]
CHAPTER 6

HIGH LIFE

Mr Salteena awoke next morning in his small but pleasant room. It was
done in green and white with Monagrams on the toilit set. He had a
tiny white bed with a green quilt and a picture of the Nativaty and
one of Windsor Castle on the walls. The sun was shining over all these
things as Mr Salteena opened his sleepy eyes. Just then there was rat
tat on the door. Come in called Mr Salteena and in came Edward
Procurio ballancing a tray very cleverly. He looked most elegant with
his shiny black hair and pale yellow face and half shut eyes. He
smiled in a very mystearious and superier way as he placed the tray on
Mr Salteenas pointed knees.

Your early beverage he announced and [Pg 60] began to pull up the blinds
still smiling to himself.

Oh thankyou cried Mr Salteena feeling very towzld compared to this
grand fellow. Then to his great supprise Procurio began to open the
wardrobe and look at Mr Salteenas suits making italian exclamations
under his breath. Mr Salteena dare not say a word so he swollowed his
tea and eat a