"Well, why on earth don't you put it straight?"
Savile's expression remained impassible. He said:
"Think I ought?"
"You're the only person who can."
"All right," said Savile. "I'll write to Chetwode."
"It'll take some time, writing and getting an answer," said Wilton.
"No good expecting an answer," said Savile. "He's the sort of chap who never writes letters unless they're unnecessary."
"And Lady Chetwode will be in a hurry," observed Bertie.
"You know her pretty well," said Savile.
"Then what's your idea?"