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THE NAPPING OF THE KID.
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"'Twould be the making of him, he said, if next year he might announce with truth that he had catered in England for you and the other distinguished people."

"Oh, I see! A little advertising plan on Heinrich's part. Would he expect me to write anything on the subject, and sign the same?"

"No, sir. Nothing further than what you are in the habit of writing about any servant who has given you satisfaction."

"He would understand, I suppose, that he could dismiss none of the help at present employed here?"

"Of course, sir, but he wished to bring with him a few cooks and assistants."

"Yes, Heinrich would need a chef or two. Well, I am quite agreeable, but this is a matter which rests between your master and yourself. If you write to him, and show me a letter from him agreeing, I will give my consent."

Everything passed off according to the old servant's desire, and Heinrich being duly installed, more than made good his promises. The Right Honourable Mr. Wynn found himself relieved of all hospitable anxiety. Every wish of host and guests seemed to be anticipated, and Heinrich's genius for organisation was so complete that the duties