May we then presume that his wardrobe contains no - we think the word is "jeans"? Englishmen of otherwise sensible sane and serious character look such uncomfortable buffoons when they trick themselves out as the "cow-boy" do not they?
But of course Syd. I had a little peep into his wardrobe when he was busy with other important matters, and discovered a neat row of beautiful suits and carefully kept shirts. I have not yet discovered where he keeps his cane but I can tell you that on the top of his wardrobe is a monochord - I believe it is what all gentleman have isn't it?
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What was it that used to be said about an Englishman's castle?!
Had you poked your nose into the box beside the monochord, you would doubtless have discovered also an array of rulers - or "scales" - to be placed alternatively (as needed) upon the said monochord. These, you may have discovered, range from Euclidean/Pythagorean models, through various mean-tone varieties (Ramus and Agricola) to well-tempered (John Harrison et al).
In fact, I can't think of anything "ungentlemanly" to be discovered anywhere in that part of my mansion (except, of course, the case of Newcastle Brown that you missed).
