Around the World in Eighty Days Page #2

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No less, no more.

His morning toast had to be

83 degrees Fahrenheit.

-No more, no less.

-Extraordinary.

How does one take

the temperature of toast?

lncidentally...

have you found out

anything definite about him?

Who he is, what he does?

-Not the faintest indication, sir. Have you?

-Alas, no.

All l have discovered is entirely negative.

He is not a professional man,

and he isn't in trade.

He has no family connections

or background worth mentioning.

He doesn't go in

for hunting, or fishing, or wenching.

Cannot imagine how he ever got

into the Reform Club!

Perhaps your uncle the Bishop

might inquire for you.

-He is a member, is he not?

-One of the most distinguished, Foster.

We are a very ancient family, you know.

l was just rather curious

about our precious Mr. Fogg.

l suppose he'll be hectoring me soon

for someone to fill your place.

Thank you for your cooperation, Foster.

We must pray for guidance.

You have a nice little position

for a gentleman's gentleman, sir?

-For you?

-Yes, sir.

Never doubt for one instant, Foster...

the efficacy of prayer.

What is your name?

Passepartout.

l am from a very ancient family, sir.

Obviously.

You've had a rather speckled career, l see.

Professor of gymnastics--

-Yes, sir. Watch.

-No demonstrations, please.

Trapeze artist, fireman, chimney sweep.

-Amazing. How did you come to England?

-ln a clothes basket, sir.

l escaped.

-From what?

-Women, sir.

A ladies' man?

There are no women in this household.

Now, my conditions are strict.

My timetable never varies.

When l say breakfast at 8:24...

-l do not mean at 8:23 or at 8:25.

-Yes, sir.

-Do you have a watch?

-Yes, sir.

lt's probably wrong.

Very well. See that you behave yourself.

Any tomfoolery and out you go.

Come on, Ralph, don't be so secretive.

You're one of the governors of the bank.

Yes. Let's have some lurid details.

Nothing to tell.

You've read the newspapers.

They always exaggerate.

You mean to say the thief

actually got away with 55,000?

He did, in brand new bank notes.

Large denominations, 500 or 1,000 each.

How did you know?

We didn't disclose that to the press.

l assumed it.

55,000 of small currency would have

needed a handcart to transport it.

lt must have been compact enough

to stuff into one's pockets.

You're right. The man's audacity

staggers the imagination.

lmagine sauntering up

to the head cashier's table...

and pilfering a sum like that

from under his nose.

Serves you right, in a way.

Surely you have a better hiding place

for your funds than the cashier's nose.

Your persiflage does not amuse.

This has been an unexpected blow to us.

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