to endeavour to annoy me.' ('No no,' from Psmith.) 'I can only assume
that you are not in your right senses. You follow me about in my club--'

'Our club, sir,' murmured Psmith.

'Be good enough not to interrupt me, Mr Smith. You dog my footsteps in
my club--'

'Purely accidental, sir. We happen to meet--that is all.'

'You attend meetings at which I am speaking, and behave in a perfectly
imbecile manner.'

Psmith moaned slightly.

'It may seem humorous to you, but I can assure you it is extremely bad
policy on your part. The New Asiatic Bank is no place for humour, and I
think--'

'Excuse me, sir,' said Psmith.

The manager started at the familiar phrase. The plum-colour of his
complexion deepened.

'I entirely agree with you, sir,' said Psmith, 'that this bank is no
place for humour.'

'Very well, then. You--'

'And I am never humorous in it. I arrive punctually in the morning,