"I mean the who, sir."
"The Countess. The lady who sent you up with this note."
"Wasn't no Countess sent me up hyer, boss. It was Miss Tarsney."
Somehow staggered, I managed to wave my hand comprehensively.
"Never mind. Just say that I'll be down in two minutes."
He grinned. "I reckon I'd better hustle, or you'll beat me down, boss."