“But why?”
“Orders from Sir Charles, they said. Would you like to see their letter, sir?”
“I should, if you have it by you.”
It was brief, curt, and brutally frank—
“From Messrs Spink and Peters, Solicitors, 582, Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.
“To William Taylor, Caretaker,—
“102, Belgrave Street, S.W.
“Messrs Spink and Peters are instructed by Sir Charles Thorold to inform William Taylor that owing to his advanced age his services will not be needed by Sir Charles Thorold after March 25. William Taylor is requested to acknowledge the receipt of this letter.”
“They don’t consider your feelings much,” I said, as I refolded the letter and handed it back to him.
He seemed puzzled.