Possible Clues:

• Reluctant to support Conservative ministers
• Reluctant to have on cape in this material
• That's the stuff for the clergy
• The Clergy are reluctant to finish this
• Man of the --- (clergyman)
• Terry, e.g.
• Companion absorbs a great deal of material
• Charlie picks things up — though he may not?
• Dressmaker's need
• Garment district purchase