When they reached the office the Major began to pace about.
"That chaplain of yours must be stark mad."
"If so, it is a very sudden attack."
"Did you hear what he said?"
"Very well indeed."
"Never heard such a thing in my life! Is he in the habit of using such language?"
"Hardly. Perhaps we had better leave it till we hear what the doctor says. Possibly there is some simple explanation. I am afraid the chaplain is unwell."
"If he isn't unwell, I don't know what he is. Upon my word, Paley, I can't congratulate you upon the figure Canterstone Jail has cut during the last few days. I don't know what sort of report I shall have to make."
The governor winced. When, a few minutes afterwards, the doctor entered, he began upon the subject at once.
"How is the chaplain, doctor?"