Of Cabbages and Kings

by MissTempleton

Sequel to "International Relations". With the London case successfully concluded, Jack secures a brief leave from Melbourne and Phryne decides they will go to the races to celebrate. Nothing can possibly go wrong, apart from the odd speeding ticket - surely?

1. Prologue

Prologue – Career Planning by Telegram

TO: CooperW, Melbourne

Documents confirmed received and correct re McCullum convictions STOP Request two weeks holiday before return to Melbourne STOP Please note leave allowance untouched since 1925 STOP RobinsonJ, London

TO: RobinsonJ, London

Thanks again for excellent work STOP permission granted STOP try not to get into trouble STOP Mrs Cooper says Miss Fisher must visit her STOP would require Miss Fisher presence on correct continent STOP CooperW, Melbourne

TO: CooperW, Melbourne

Have no jurisdiction here so trouble unlikely beyond speeding fines STOP Please thank Mrs Cooper STOP Will endeavour to secure Miss Fisher presence on correct continent STOP wish me luck STOP going racing STOP RobinsonJ, London