the Old Vic

The theatre where Bertie must take Thos to King Lear.

Talked about, but not there

1. A low-spirited Catsmeat reveals that Corky is the vicar's niece who roped Bertie into the concert, explains his thwarted engagement to Gertrude Winkworth, and gets Bertie to guard her from Esmond Haddock, in return agreeing to give Gussie dinner.Chapter 2