"A sense of humour was the only thing my ancestors left me," said I. "I
don't wonder you laugh. It really is quaintly funny."
"Do you think we're laughing at the same thing?"
"I'm almost sure of it."
"Do tell me your part, and let's compare notes."
"Well, it's something that nobody but us in this car--unless it's the
car itself--knows."
"Then it is the same thing. They haven't an idea of it, and wouldn't
believe it if anyone told them. Yes, it is funny."
"About their not being--"
"While you--"
"And you--"
"Thanks. A lady--"
"A gentleman--"
"And the only ones on board--"
"Are the two servants!"
"As long as _they_ don't notice--"
"And we do!"
"Perhaps we may get some fun out of it?"
"Extra--outside our wages. Would it be called a 'perquisite'?"
"If so, I'm sure we deserve it."
I sighed, thinking of her ladyship's transformation, and lacing up her
boots. "Well, there's a lot to make up for."
And he gave me another look--a very nice look, although he could see
nothing of me but eyes and one third of a nose. "If I can ever at all
help to make up, in the smallest way, you must let me try," he said.
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