And just at present there's something else, another little matter, upon which I'm wanting to consult you.Ahem.

The fact is--Well--I happen to be in a slight difficulty, and you can help me out." Redwood raised his eyebrows, and was secretly glad.
"The matter is--highly confidential." "Go on," said Redwood.

"Don't worry about that." "I have recently been entrusted with a child--the child of--of an Exalted Personage." Winkles coughed.
"You're getting on," said Redwood.
"I must confess it's largely your powders--and the reputation of my success with your little boy--There is, I cannot disguise, a strong feeling against its use.

And yet I find that among the more intelligent--One must go quietly in these things, you know--little by little.

Still, in the case of Her Serene High--I mean this new little patient of mine.