Richard was early and was waiting for Mrs K. outside the house. He at once asked whether she had brought a new pad. He was disappointed that it was not the same kind as the old one. Couldn't she have got the same? Mrs K. replied that she was sorry, but there was nothing else to be had in the shop. Richard regretted that she did not have another in reserve. The new one was yellowish and that reminded him of being sick. He said he was sorry the old pad had gone, but comforted himself by adding, ‘Never mind, the new one will soon make a good companion.’ He stated that he had not brought the fleet, adding, ‘The fleet did not want to see the new pad.’ He showed Mrs K. (for the first time) a tiny pink mark on