“Well, come on,” said Bundle. “But be quick, because I’m in a hurry.”

Lord Caterham, who had begun to rise from his chair, paused.

“Did you say you were in a hurry?” he asked suspiciously.

“In the devil of a hurry,” said Bundle.

“That settles it,” said Lord Caterham. “I’m not coming. To be driven by you in the Hispano when you’re in a hurry⁠—no, it’s not fair on any elderly man. I shall stay here.”

“Please yourself,” said Bundle, and withdrew.

Tredwell took her place.

“The vicar, my lord, is most anxious to see you, some unfortunate controversy having arisen about the status of the Boys’ Brigade.”