““Whatever potential Haverston has would depend on tim and inclination," Christopher replied tiredly. "You've got the time," Walter pointed out. "So it must be lack of inclination." "Exactly," Christopher said with a pointed look that he hoped would end the discussion, but jus to be sure, he added, "Now,if you two don't mind, I do have work to do here.I'd like to return to London before autumn." Since that season was a good month away, his sarcasm was duly noted and the two younger gentlemen exchanged aggrieved looks and got back to their gossiping.””
