CHAPTER XII The Agony of Captain Grimes
Two days later Beste‑Chetwynde and Paul were in the organ‑loft of the Llanabba Parish Church.
'I don't think I played that terribly well, do you, sir?
'No.
'Shall I stop for a bit?
'I wish you would.
'Tangent's foot has swollen up and turned black, said Beste‑Chetwynde with relish.
'Poor little brute! said Paul.
'I had a letter from my mamma this morning, Beste-Chetwynde went on. 'There's a message for you in it. Shall I read you what she says?
He took out a letter written on the thickest possible paper. 'The first part is all about racing and a row she's had with Chokey. Apparently he doesn't like the way she's rebuilt our house in the country. I think it was time she dropped that man, don't you?