Chapter 21 JIMMY SETS TO WORK

"Is Colonel Faversham at home?" asked Jimmy.

"Do you wish to see him!" said Carrissima.

"Well, yes," was the answer, "I do-rather particularly."

"Because he is not in the very best mood for a visitor," said

Carrissima. "At the present moment he is shut up in his smoking-room.

I give you a fair warning, Jimmy!"

"I think I shall hav