the thoughtful studiousness of reginald frimpton as he cuddled his post-meal brandy , the repeated flecking behind moot points left ear as he repeatedly tried to disturb something that clearly didnt exist , stribley wainwrights ritualistic removal of his trilby as he examined the hat-band for the umpteenth time to remind himself of his dead father , and the reverend colin wheatsheaf slowly moving his head from right to left and then back again , as he kept a silent , loving and attentive eye on the members of his flock .