Dave and Joe were burning a cow that had died just in front of the house, and Sandy had gone to town for his tweed trousers.
A man in a long, black coat, white collar, and new leggings rode up, spoke to Dad, and got off.

Dad straightened up and looked awkward, with his arms hanging wide and the mixture dripping from them.

Mother came out.

The cove shook hands with her, but he did n't with Dad.

They went inside--not Dad, who washed himself first.
Dave sent Joe to ask Dad who the cove was.