Oh, that’s all rot, Gann. You know perfectly well what I mean. It’s a beastly matter for both of us, but it’s no good funking it.... You’ve been on the estate pretty well all your life, haven’t you?
Gann.
It’s fifty-four years come next Michaelmas that my father was took on, and I was earning wages here before you was born.
Claude.
My governor always said you were the best keeper he ever struck, and hang it all, I haven’t had anything to complain about either.
Gann.
Thank you, sir.
Claude.
Anyhow, we shan’t make it any better by beating about the bush. It appears that Peggy has got into trouble in London.... I’m awfully sorry for you, and all that sort of thing.
Gann.