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 also would have a cloak. In less time and with even less ceremony Jerry took his measurements, snapped his book shut, gave a curt bow and returned to his stitching. The strange tailor had proved more curious even than they had imagined. With little clucks of astonishment, with whispers and shrugs, the Courtiers followed the royal party from the shop.

Now came a wonderfully busy season for Jerry Jan. From morning to night his shop was abustle. He and all his helpers worked away for dear life and found it hard to keep up with the orders that came pouring in. Crooks, Stitchem and Rowley, the three other tailors of