He's crack-brained.

Between us we put the fear of God into him, and I don't think he'll give any more trouble." Randall got to his feet again.

"I'm very much relieved to hear you say so.

I must confess I've been horribly uneasy about the whole thing." He drew a deep breath.

"Thank goodness I can go to Phyllis, as you say, with a clear mind.