"Father, do you have to go to Town?"

"Indeed I do, Bertie. Important things are happening in London today." said my father, taking his hat from my hands. Milton straightened his tie and nodded his approval.

"I shan't be gone long. I'll be home to kiss you and your sister goodnight. Come, come. Is that any way for a Wooster to behave? Straight back, tall shoulders. That's better."

So saying Father poked his finger into my stomach causing me to giggle and break form. He looked at me falsely stern.

"Take care of the homestead while I'm away Captain Wooster." I gave him a salute.

"Yes, sir."