Misplaced Pride

Arthur originally had a cold expression on his face. But when he finished the call, he smiled. The butler could tell that Arthur was in a good mood, so he tactfully asked, "Is the person on the other end of the phone the Gideon that Ms. Stella introduced?"

Arthur nodded. "That's right. The renowned doctor will be coming over in a few days to take a look at my leg."

"That's great!" The butler was e