8. From J. H. B. to A. M.
No. The resources of Diplomacy must first be exhausted. In view of the urgency of the crisis, I authorise you to pass over the Office Boy and open pourparlers with the Senior Typist with a view to obtaining a mise en demeure from Blenkins.
9. From A. M. to J. H. B.
The Senior Typist has met with a reverse from an experimental hair-dye, and will not be visible for a week.
10. From J. H. B. to A. M.
Approach the Book-keeper.
11. From A. M. to J. H. B.
I have the honour to surmise that no definite purpose will be achieved through the diplomatic channel of the Book-keeper. He states that he prefers to keep himself to himself. Mr. Blenkins has already asked for his office cuffs, and a final severance of relations is imminent. I have not yet handed him his cuffs, which I have ventured to sequestrate on the ground that they are spotted with our ink.
12. From J. H. B. to A. M.
Retain the cuffs pending diplomatic action from Mr. Theodore.