the curate

A curate who once fell down the pulpit steps, to Aunt Dahlia's delight.

Connections

dealings

• is laughed at by Aunt Dahlia 1

Talked about, but not there

1. Over the cold salmon a jubilant Aunt Dahlia praises Gussie's speech and announces that Anatole has withdrawn his notice, until Seppings reports that Gussie is making faces at Anatole through his skylight.Chapters 19–20, the Brinkley dining-room