.014--Farewell

[what_ho_jeeves]

What ho. [His typical greeting is a little less exuberant than usual.]

I'm sad to say that that I've come to the realization that this Wooster isn't really cut out for this job. It's a dashed tricky thing, wardening, a more convoluted process than making tea even. So the time has come for me to throw in the towel, make a strategic retreat, biff off back to London. You're all the best of fellows and you're all welcome to drop in on my flat if you're ever in the metrop. [Yes, he's including the inmates in this invitation. He's probably never quite caught on that many of them are Bad Peoples.]

Una, you're jolly well the best beazel I've ever been engaged to.

Ana, you're a marvellously clever girl, almost as clever as Jeeves, I'd reckon. I'm sorry I wasn't able to see you graduated. But you're a good egg at heart and I'm sure you'll do it in no time.

Georgie, I've got some things to give you before I go. And I'll try to look you up the next time I'm on the other side of the Atlantic.

Doctor Caesares, I've got something for you, too. You're a well-dressed gentleman, so I think you'll appreciate it.

Toodle-pip.

Comments

[hourglass-twin.livejournal.com]

...did you just call making tea a convoluted process?

[what_ho_jeeves]

Quite so. There are so many fiddly steps and ways it could go terribly wrong. [And Bertie has probably inadvertently explored every single way that tea-making *could* go wrong.]

Or you just yell at your twin brother to make you some

[hourglass-twin.livejournal.com]

...it's tea. You boil water. You put leaves in the water.

*laugh*

[what_ho_jeeves]

Ah, but boiling water is not as easy as it sounds. [Bertie actually failed at boiling water.]

Re: *laugh*

[hourglass-twin.livejournal.com]

...it's not?

[what_ho_jeeves]

Just getting the stove lit is a hazardous task best left to professionals. Then there's the matter of how long to boil it. Boil it too long and one loses all one's water. And picking up the kettle once the water's boiling, that part is dashed tricky, too.

[hourglass-twin.livejournal.com]

Given your level of incompetence when it comes to mundane tasks, it is no surprise to me you were unable to handle something as complicated as an inmate.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I'm terribly sorry to see you go, Bertie. I had thought you were doing a fine job.

[what_ho_jeeves]

I rather miss the comforts of home, I'm afraid. I've never been on a cruise this long before; it takes more out of a chap than I expected, especially as there's not even a shuffleboard for distraction.

But I'd like to leave my collection of spirits to you, Georgie, and also one of my hats, since you are one of the few to understand the importance of a proper cover for the old onion.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I shall wear it for best.

When should I drop by?

[what_ho_jeeves]

Pop in whenever suits you, Georgie. I won't be leaving until tomorrow morning.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I'll be just over.

[Spam]

[And you get George in full uniform, because that's a proper send off.]

[iam-aghost.livejournal.com]

You do, Mr Wooster? It's most certainly appreciated, but not necessary.

I shall come to see you shortly, if you so wish.

[what_ho_jeeves]

Think nothing of it, my good fellow.

Do come by; I'll have the items packed up for you. [Maybe not packed well... Jeeves usually takes care of that sort of thing.]

[iam-aghost.livejournal.com]

Alright, I'll be there shortly.

[And he was, knocking on the door.]

[what_ho_jeeves]

[Bertie lopes across the room and opens the door.[

What ho, Doctor! Do come in.

[iam-aghost.livejournal.com]

[He gave Bertie a polite nod,]

Evening, Mr Wooster. [He paused]

May I ask if what you stated was your only reason for leaving?

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

Really, Bertie? Really?

[what_ho_jeeves]

Quite so. True, you may have destroyed a famous monument, but I'm sure it was all a misunderstanding. You're once of the most splendid fillies I know. Not at all like the girls who decide that I need to be wedded and moulded into something.

Private.

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry about all that. Bertie, don't you think you should announce me graduated before you go? And give me a gift? It's only polite. [She wants your warden item.]

Re: Private.

[what_ho_jeeves]

Have you graduated? I was sure there would be a certificate or some such.

And of course I'll gift you with a gift! Although I don't have much that would interest a beazel I should think. Something such as cufflinks wouldn't do at all.

Private.

[seeyaduke.livejournal.com]

I think you're supposed to say that I am, Bertie, darling.

It should be something that was important to you here of course. Something that opened doors and reminded you of home.

[una_persson]

Oh, Bertie. I am sorry to see you go.

[what_ho_jeeves]

I'm terribly sorry to biff off like this, Una. But, 'tis for the best. Parting is such...something. But I'd be pleased as could be to show you around the London clubs someday.

[una_persson]

I'd like that very much, Bertie. I'll see you again.