And McPadraic didn’t specify the meat type. Was this one of those families on the edge of destitution to prop up a life of repute..? Well, as long as Ahmet made the right connections and jumped ship before it sank, his prospects were good. Worse came to worst, Baudelaire was always biting off more than he could chew.

“Certainly, sir.”

Too many questions could make the elite touchy. He figured he’d do a side platter of seasoned meats and see what stayed and disappeared.[b]

“In-house alcohol, cheeses, and dessert sculptures will require advanced notice, but anything that can be bought and prepped within the day need only enough notice to get the ingredients in time. Are there any events I should be aware of coming up, or shall I get started on breakfast?”