It never takes very long for Simon to present himself, and today is no exception.  Within five minutes, the tall serving-man appears at the door to the Professor's study and knocks twice.  Once given permission to enter, he closes the door firmly behind himself, advances the customary three paces, and stops while bringing himself to polite attention.<br/><br/>"You summoned me, Professor?"<br/><br/>His deep and melodious voice is serious, almost professionally bored in tone.  This, as the Professor knows, pure affectation.