Class cancellations today

[alt_antonin]

Students: My apologies for the short notice, but afternoon classes will be cancelled today, as well as our luncheon salon.

Fourth-year theoretical students, please read the next chapter in De signatura rerum and take notes; fourth-year practical students, please read sections 8-10 of the Brandt and take notes; third-year practical students, please read the remainder of Omnium mortalium and write 3-5 inches each for the remaining questions in your readers' guide. Unless I say otherwise, I will be available in my office before supper tomorrow for anyone who is having difficulty with the reading.

Comments

Re: Private message to Diggory

[alt_cedric]

It took two conversions with Brüggen's clerk before I got her convinced that just keeping the appointment today was impossible as you had been detained on important business. I was able to avoid explicitly stating you had been summoned, but I did imply it was important business of the Realm. I didn't recognise her. Brüggen seems to pick them for their looks. I believe this is the third since I've started. Friday at noon, just as office hours are ending.

Amaryllis said 'Of course' they'll hold your reserves. She got that twinkle in her eye and said she'd found 'an interesting translation' but didn't say of what.

No packages arrived. The invitations have been been owled. I trust your normal competence and that your list was entirely complete, but if you change your mind there are two additional invitations with names left off under the list on your desk.

Re: Private message to Diggory

[alt_antonin]

Thank you, my dear boy; I am sorry to inflict the hassle of dealing with Brüggen's clerk upon you. Friday will be fine.

Your initiative is commendable, but the list was complete. The individuals you may be thinking of are no longer to be assumed present on my guest list.

--A.