"I disapprove of even one mosquito, sir."
George tried again.
"I suppose everybody downstairs is very excited about the wedding, Ferris?"
"By 'everybody downstairs' you allude to...?"
"The—er—the domestic staff."
"I have not canvassed their opinions, sir. I mix very little with my colleagues."
"I suppose you disapprove of them?" said George, nettled.
"Yes, sir."
"Why?"
The butler raised his eyebrows. He preferred the lower middle classes not to be inquisitive. However, he stooped to explain.