CHAPTER THREEHaving made his plans to leave for Berlin, the Marquis felt in no particular hurry to depart.
He disliked the flurry and scurry which took place in his house when the master was planning to go abroad. There was always panic about things forgotten and remembered at the last moment.
He therefore descended for breakfast at nine o’clock.
He informed his secretary that he would leave at ten o’clock to join his yacht. There were a number of letters for him to sign before his departure.
His secretary required him to decide when he would return and which invitations he would accept before the end of the month.
Having finished his breakfast the Marquis walked to his desk where he signed a number of letters and cheques.
He was just about to leave when the door opened and the butle
