Nicholas appeared just before lunch and Jane told him of her eventful morning. They had a good laugh about the soap animals. ‘I wonder if he will tell the Bishop,’ said Nicholas. ‘It would be rather ominous if he kept it to himself,’ said Jane; ‘it would seem as if he considered it rather important, not a matter for joking.’ ‘Oh, Pritchard has no sense of humour. I’m glad I managed to avoid him.’
