bold colors, Mr. Blackwell,Prescott noted. So many men are afraid of color.Notme, Henry said cheerfully, eating another cookie. I lovecolor.Wehave some new suiting fabrics in, if youre interested, Mr.Blackwell. Some interesting stripes and plaids. I think you mightappreciate them.Letme see them, then, Henry said agreeably. I wasnt thinkingabout a new suit today, but it wont hurt to look.Onceagain, they were left alone in the dressing room. Henrysurreptitiously squeezed Martins hand and Martin smiled happilyeven as he pulled his hand away.Doyou want more coffee, Sir?Thankyou, Martin. Henry watched as Martin bent over the coffee cart.Martincame back to Henrys side with coffee and another cookie. Hereyou go, Sir.Areyou having fun, Martin?Ofcourse, Sir. Martin looked surprised. Were together, andyoure giving me such lovely things.Dontyou ever wish you could dress, I dont know...fancier? Dont youever want to wear special things?Butto me, my uniform isa special thing. Its different than what Peter wears, or Tom, orStuart. It shows I belong to yourhouse, Sir. Im Blackwell property.Ilike that youre proud of it, I guess, Henry allowed. Before hecould argue in favor of a more varied wardrobe for Martin, Prescottreturned to the room with a book of suiting samples and Henry perusedthese with Martin beside him on the couch.Whatdo you think of this one? Henry fingered an ochre plaid thatfeatured fine threads of blue and green. I quite like it.Martinwrinkled his nose. I dont think it goes with your coloring,Sir. I think it would make you seem quite sallow.YourMartin has an excellent point, Prescott said, hovering over them.But if you like that one, Mr. Blackwell, may I show you anotherthat might suit better?Certainly.Henry allowed Prescott to take the sample book and flip through theleaves.Herewe go. Blue is a better choice with an olive complexion, dont youagree, Mr. Blackwell?Thesample was of a slate blue with fine threads of darker blue, mintgreen and a caramel brown. It didnt excite Henry as the ochre had,but it was probably true that it would suit him much better.Whatdo you think, Martin? He held the sample book open against hischest, the fabric in question displayed beneath his chin. Would Ilook handsome?Martindarted a look at Prescott and cleared his throat. Yes, Sir, ofcourse. Very handsome. The young ladies would swoon at the sight ofyou.Henryturned to Prescott. How long would it take to make up a suit?Foryou, Mr. Blackwell, two weeks.Forimpatient Henry this seemed a very long time, but he recognized thathe was being offered special treatment. That would be fine, Isuppose.Illjust call in a tailor. Well just need to settle on the detailsPrescott began.Iwant it to be just like this one, Henry interrupted, gesturing athis black-and-grey check. Same cut and same size, since it fits meperfectly still.Verygood, Mr. Blackwell. Now, would you be interested in an additionalwaistcoat that will go with this plaid? Wed be happy to selectsome options for you now if you have the time.Henrydid not feel that he had the time, however. He was running out ofpatience for shopping, even when the experience was proving soenjoyable. No, thank you, Ill pick a waistcoat or two when Icome back to be fitted.Verygood, Mr. Blackwell.