"Tredwell, when did Alfred leave?"
"It would be about a month ago now, my lady."
"Why did he leave?"
"It was by his own wish, my lady. I believe he has gone to London. I was not dissatisfied with him in any way. I think you will find the new footman, John, very satisfactory. He seems to know his work and to be most anxious to give satisfaction."
"Where did he come from?"
"He had excellent references, my lady. He had lived last with Lord Mount Vernon."
"I see," said Bundle thoughtfully.
She was remembering that Lord Mount Vernon was at present on a shooting trip in East Africa.
"What's his last name, Tredwell?"
"Bower, my lady."