“Charles the First costume,” he gasped. “Well.... By Jove ... of all the coincidences!”
Then, with an air of courage and daring, he set off towards The Limes.
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William entered the studio unannounced. The artist looked up from his easel.
“Hello,” he said, “you back?”
“Yes,” said William, “that man I told you about’s comin’.”
“Costume and all?” said the man.
“Yes,” said William, “but I’d better explain to you a bit about him first. He’s queer in the head.”
“In other words you’re bringing me the village idiot.”
“Yes,” said William relieved at having the matter put so succinctly.