"Exactly! But it rather complicates matters. You see, so long as the service you ask is an every day matter, I would give it gladly and without condition. The other would be subject to some restrictions which, I regret, are unavoidable."
"If you could guarantee individuality for my amusements, I don't think you would find me haggling over the terms," said Tydvil decisively.
"Of course," said His Highness, "it would be a mere formality. Allow me to give you another cigarette. A mere formality! I should have to ask you to give me a promissory note--for any term. The consideration being," he fixed his luminous eyes on Jones, "that you assume any individuality you desire, and call upon me for any service you desire, during the currency of the note. The note to be void if I fail in my service
