We got in another round and Mrs Partridge wafted in. ‘Dr Bairstow's compliments and could Miss Maxwell please join him at her earliest convenience?’ ‘Miss Maxwell's compliments,’ I slurred. ‘Owing to the copious amounts of alcohol consumed, it's not only not convenient but probably well-nigh impossible, given the location of his office at the top of an outrageous number of stairs. Probably Miss Maxwell's apologies would be more appropriate. How about tomorrow morning?’ ‘Dr Bairstow is currently downstairs in the Library,’ she informed me with considerable relish. Well, that solved that
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