Synopsis

Mr. Humphries began exhibiting an unexpected talent: reading palms and predicting the future. He announced that Captain Peacock would shortly be “climbing the ladder and wearing a new hat.” The announcement was immediately interpreted as a promotion, particularly given the current vacancy on the Board of Directors and Mr. Rumbold’s anticipated candidacy for the position. Captain Peacock himself seemed to anticipate taking over Mr. Rumbold's role, and soon the entire department staff found themse