The Black Seraphim (2013)
“said Dora Brookes.
“As usual,” said her husband. He was looking for the minute book, which had disappeared.
“Will there be a fight?”
“I imagine so. Where did I—”
“I don’t like you getting involved.”
“I won’t be involved. I’m just there to take notes.”
“If things go wrong, you’re sure to be blamed.”
“I shan’t be there at all if I can’t find the bloody minute book.”
“It’s on the hall table.”
“I don’t know what I should do without you,” said Brookes. It was true. He was becoming increasingly relia...nt on his wife.
In Melchester, as in most cathedrals, there were two Chapters. The Greater Chapter consisted of between forty and fifty clergymen with livings in the diocese. They were appointed by the Bishop as a reward for long and meritorious service in their parishes. The office was largely honorary, but included certain dignities, such as the possession of a stall within the Choir and the right to preach once a year in the Cathedral. As an executive body, the Greater Chapter had few functions and met rarely.MoreLess
“As usual,” said her husband. He was looking for the minute book, which had disappeared.
“Will there be a fight?”
“I imagine so. Where did I—”
“I don’t like you getting involved.”
“I won’t be involved. I’m just there to take notes.”
“If things go wrong, you’re sure to be blamed.”
“I shan’t be there at all if I can’t find the bloody minute book.”
“It’s on the hall table.”
“I don’t know what I should do without you,” said Brookes. It was true. He was becoming increasingly relia...nt on his wife.
In Melchester, as in most cathedrals, there were two Chapters. The Greater Chapter consisted of between forty and fifty clergymen with livings in the diocese. They were appointed by the Bishop as a reward for long and meritorious service in their parishes. The office was largely honorary, but included certain dignities, such as the possession of a stall within the Choir and the right to preach once a year in the Cathedral. As an executive body, the Greater Chapter had few functions and met rarely.MoreLess
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