Searching for a certain gentleman

[notallworthy]

Tom is, to the say the very least, mad. He doesn't know exactly what has happened to Richard and him and he doesn't even know if who was changed. But he is fairly certain that the gentleman had something to do with it. So he is wandering the mansion and grounds, shouting, "Sir!" at random intervals and most likely looking a right fool.

Comments

[thistledownking]

The gentleman in question is terribly piqued. He is almost not interested in speaking with Tom, after his gift of vengeance--so neatly and perfectly contrived! so perfectly suited to the crime!--had been cast down, demeaned, named a cause for blame. It reminds him of Stephen Black. It reminds him of the ingratitude of mortals when he only tries to help them. If Tom should search near their old apple tree, he will find the gentleman tossing an apple from hand to hand. It blackens a little more with every smooth catch; despite this, Tom will be able to discern that a bite has been taken from it.

[notallworthy]

"Sir! May I have a word? I'm afraid it may be urgent." Tom may be mad but he is still polite.

[thistledownking]

"Why, nothing is easier! Speak your piece." And although the gentleman is furious, he seems almost maddeningly calm.

[notallworthy]

"My friend, Mr. Carstone, sir. Something has happened to him or to me and I was wondering if you might be able to help, sir."