In May,
Jack, Sarah and Chunky took an evening out to view a motion picture.
A special screening by a friend of Sarahs' mother had left her in
the possession of a number of tickets for a spooky little number in
Southwell Minster. The programme was so scary that Sarah let out an
involuntary gasp and made a grab for Mr. Flynns' arm during the performance
and Jack was seen to cross himself (thought that may have been because
he was in an English church). Sergeant Baxter, on the other hand,
giggled light heartily throughout. They retired to discuss League
events in a charming little pub by the river.
A Day at The Races, Revisited
In June,
Mr. Vorster invited his new acquaintances to his house in York to
celebrate the joint birthdays of Waylon and Sarah. The ladies and
gentleman enjoyed a taste of South African hospitality at the races
for the Timeform Charity Classic.. The gentlemen enjoyed dabbling
on the Tote, save Jack who made comments that his luck was a precious
commodity. After sound advice from Mr. Vorster, regarding Kugerrand,
Mr. Riley made a small investment for a handsome return at thirty
three to one. Doctor Henry Lawrence also
made a calculated profit by playing the odds and observing the bookmaker
rather than the horses. Lady Evelyn Herbert, dresses in a classic
black after the recent death of her father Lord Carnarvon, organised
a smashing picnic in the course enclosure. Sarah, having flown up
from Sussex, looked radiant in the June sunshine. Lady Violet provided
tasty treats for the buffet and talked with others on numerous League
matters.
Returning
to Mr. Vorsters house, they listened to Lewis, a jazz musician, playing
saxophone in the most curious of gardens. Comparison was made to Cranburys
own garden as they drank cocktails amongst griffins and African gods.
Rose, and her Scottish "gentleman friend" Lord Alexander
Cairns, arrived in time for punch and lemon South African deserts.
Adjouring to the library, Lady Evelyn showed everyone a photograph
of artefacts she had discovered. Allegedly taken from Carters records
it clearly showed the necklace she had received in the will with one
of the mysterious "spikes" so integral to their search.
The League talked over matters. Some had been visited by a police
inspector, investigating the the murder of the Russian gentleman they
had met in Slim's Bar. Lady Evelyn was surprised to learn that Lady
Violet and Madelain had visited the artist Alexander Cross and that
Madelain had had her portrait painted by the great man. Rose and Mr.
Vorster spoke of visiting the signatory Professor William Kirkland.
Jack and Lord Alexander moaned about the English. Sarah entertained
all with snippets from the new RAF field manual. Hendrick mentioned
a safety deposit bok he had seen at the bank in the name of Cranbury.
The League talked until the small hours and discussed their next moves
before they retired.
Metropolis at Nottingham Cathedral
In
late June, Jack, Chunky & Sarah got together to talk over League
business. They compaired notes regarding Lord Arthur and Jack and
Chunky came to a grizzly decision. Sarah had also recieved a letter
from Dr. Matilda McGuire, of The University of Glasgow, regarding
her metallic ribbon. Also, they went to St. Peters Church in Nottingham
to see a late performance of Fritz 
Langs'
Metroplois, which they greatly enjoyed.
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