“said Her Majesty. “I told you, in clear and exact language, that this expedition would prove a grave mistake.” I went on brushing my hair. “On the contrary, I am convinced my presence here is of the utmost importance. Imagine if Lord Silverton were left to deal with the affair himself.” “I think that would be a very good idea indeed. I advise you to take the next steamship back to England, and leave this sort of grubby investigation to those best suited to soil themselves in it.” A ...sharp double knock sounded on the door to my room. “Heigh-ho,” said a cheerful and muffled voice. “Speak of the devil,” muttered the Queen. I set down the hairbrush, gathered my hair in a rapid braid at the nape of my neck, and rose from the dressing table. “You don’t mean to answer the door!” Her Majesty exclaimed. “In your nightgown!” “I’m wearing a dressing gown above all.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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