Clovis discusses a match for Wriatislav - the black sheep of a rather greyish family.
Arlington Stringham makes a joke in the Houses of Parliament - but fails to consider the consequences.
When Loona Bimberton pulls off a coup with her celebrated 'Algerian aviator', Mrs Packletide feels compelled to respond.
A boy defies his hated guardian through the worship of a great ferret who lives in the tool-shed.
Frankly, Framton Nuttel doubted whether these formal visits on a succession of total strangers would do much towards helping his nerve cure.
Theodoric is not alone in his train compartment and, while not actually afraid of mice.....
