Airs of St Swithun's

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A bat haunts the belfry of the venerable parish of St Swithun.

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1-9: A clangour of bells. The bat is moving in the belfry.
10-19: The sweet harmony of a children's choir. The sounds of 'Abide with me; fast falls the eventide' drifts from the choir like dust motes in sunlight.
20-29: A sweep is clearing away the fake flowers from a wedding that took place on Sunday. The groom's family had put too much money in to move the date.
30-39: Flower-arrangers gossip at the altar. Their voices carry in the hush. The things they've overheard! The things they say!
40-49: A cart rattles by containing new hymnals for the next liturgical season. The air is filled with a sense of anticipatory renewal.
50-59: Elderly parishioners linger in the transept. They hope to ambush the Vicar, like fans waiting beside the stage door.
60-69: A young deacon conducts today's service. The Vicar's sister is visiting. Parishioners watch the young man from the pews, alert for any misstep.
70-79: An elderly man sits quietly in a pew. There are no services today. He sits in contemplation of a scene of the Resurrection, Christ returning from the tomb.
80-89: A society of antiquarians have discovered the brasswork in the side-chapel. Excited coos disturb the hushed quiet.
90-99: Dark wings alight from the belltower. A collective sigh of relief runs through the parishioners. The Vicar opens the vestry for drinks.
100: Candles flicker in the dark. The annual memorial service for those lost in the Fall is about to begin.