The question consists of a sentence which is divided into four parts numbered (1) to (4). Only one part in each sentence is not acceptable in standard written English. Identify the part which contains an error.
1
They had played together in infancy;
2
they had worked together in manhood;
3
they were now tottering about and gossip away in the evening of life
4
and in a short time they will probably be buried together in the neighbouring churchyard