To my Jewish friends — a note from the Jr Ganymede

Ahem. If I may, dear sirs and madams of the Jewish persuasion,

While one would hardly presume to dictate your reading list—least of all to a people with so estimable a literary heritage—I wonder if I might, with the utmost delicacy, suggest the perusal of a certain passage in what is known among the Gentiles as the New Testament. I refer, of course, to that rather spirited affair often dubbed the Battle of Armageddon.

Given certain recent events—the sort that cause even the more blasé butlers to polish the silver a touch more nervously—it may prove of more than passing interest. Not, of course, that one suggests any conclusions—merely that a quick peek might be… prudent.

One does hate to show up at a prophetic military engagement underdressed.

No pressure, naturally. Just a friendly tip from one who has seen rather too many apocalyptic horsemen galloping about the place lately for comfort.

Yours in faithful service and polished candlesticks,
Everard J. Twinge
(Butler, Retired—though always alert)