CHAPTER_NN1 ONE_MC1 Tom_NP1 O'Neill_NP1 came_VVD through_II the_AT revolving_JJ doors_NN2 on_II a_AT1 blast_NN1 of_IO icy_JJ air_NN1 and_CC stepped_VVD out_RP on_II the_AT other_JJ side_NN1 into_II a_AT1 blanket_NN1 of_IO almost_RR oppressive_JJ warmth_NN1 ._. 
Outside_II London_NP1 might_VM be_VBI shivering_VVG in_II the_AT biting_JJ cold_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 January_NPM1 morning_NNT1 ,_, here_RL in_II the_AT foyer_NN1 of_IO the_AT British_JJ and_CC Cosmopolitan_JJ Insurance_NN1 building_NN1 centrally_RR heated_JJ air_NN1 oozed_VVD steadily_RR from_II a_AT1 series_NN of_IO concealed_JJ vents_NN2 to_TO waft_VVI summer_NNT1 warmth_NN1 into_II every_AT1 corner_NN1 ._. 
Tom_NP1 unbuttoned_VVD his_APPGE overcoat_NN1 ,_, fished_VVN in_II the_AT pocket_NN1 of_IO the_AT dark_JJ suit_NN1 which_DDQ he_PPHS1 scathingly_RR referred_VVN to_II as_II his_58 '_GE city_NN1 uniform_NN1 '_GE for_IF his_APPGE identity_NN1 card_NN1 and_CC flashed_VVD it_PPH1 at_II the_AT uniformed_JJ security_NN1 man_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX like_VVI wearing_VVG suits_NN2 and_CC he_PPHS1 liked_VVD a_AT1 collar_NN1 and_CC tie_VV0 even_RR less_RRR ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ far_RG more_RRR at_II home_NN1 in_II jeans_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 sweater_NN1 or_CC the_AT favourite_NN1 scuffed_VVD old_JJ flying_JJ jacket_NN1 he_PPHS1 had_VHD inherited_VVN from_II his_APPGE father_NN1 ,_, who_PNQS had_VHD been_VBN a_AT1 Spitfire_NN1 pilot_NN1 in_II the_AT war_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 wore_VVD them_PPHO2 whenever_RRQV he_PPHS1 could_VM ._. 
Occasionally_RR his_APPGE job_NN1 as_II a_AT1 private_JJ insurance_NN1 investigator_NN1 allowed_VVD him_PPHO1 this_DD1 privilege_NN1 but_CCB there_EX were_VBDR occasions_NN2 which_DDQ called_VVD for_IF him_PPHO1 to_TO dress_VVI more_RGR formally_RR ._. 
Visiting_VVG the_AT Head_JJ Office_NN1 of_IO one_MC1 of_IO the_AT companies_NN2 that_CST used_VVD his_APPGE services_NN2 in_II31 response_II32 to_II33 an_AT1 urgent_JJ summons_NN1 was_VBDZ one_MC1 of_IO them_PPHO2 ._. 
Without_IW waiting_VVG for_IF his_APPGE nod_NN1 and_CC wave_NN1 Tom_NP1 strode_VVD past_II the_AT security_NN1 man_NN1 to_II the_AT block_NN1 of_IO six_MC lifts_NN2 beyond_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
One_PN1 had_VHD just_RR arrived_VVN at_II ground_NN1 floor_NN1 level_NN1 ;_; Tom_NP1 followed_VVD two_MC girl_NN1 clerks_NN2 into_II it_PPH1 and_CC pressed_VVD the_AT button_NN1 for_IF the_AT fifteenth_MD floor_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 felt_VVD rather_II21 than_II22 saw_NN1 the_AT two_MC girls_NN2 glance_VV0 at_II him_PPHO1 appraisingly_RR but_CCB took_VVD no_AT notice_NN1 ._. 
At_II just_RR over_RG six_MC foot_NN1 ,_, with_IW thick_JJ curling_NN1 brown_JJ hair_NN1 and_CC eyes_NN2 that_CST owed_VVD their_APPGE startling_JJ blueness_NN1 to_II his_APPGE Irish_JJ ancestry_NN1 ,_, Tom_NP1 was_VBDZ used_JJ to_II being_VBG the_AT object_NN1 of_IO female_JJ appreciation_NN1 whilst_CS being_VBG slightly_RR puzzled_JJ by_II it_PPH1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD never_RR thought_VVN the_AT reflection_NN1 which_DDQ looked_VVD back_RP at_II him_PPHO1 each_DD1 morning_NNT1 from_II the_AT shaving_JJ mirror_NN1 was_VBDZ particularly_RR handsome_JJ ._. 
His_APPGE nose_NN1 was_VBDZ too_RG large_JJ and_CC a_RR21 little_RR22 crooked_JJ since_II taking_VVG a_AT1 devastating_JJ straight_RR left_VVN in_II the_AT boxing_NN1 ring_NN1 when_CS he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ fifteen_MC years_NNT2 old_JJ ,_, his_APPGE chin_NN1 too_RG irregular_JJ ._. 
But_CCB women_NN2 certainly_RR seemed_VVD to_TO like_VVI it_PPH1 and_CC that_CST of_RR21 course_RR22 had_VHN its_APPGE compensations_NN2 ._. 
Tom_NP1 had_VHD not_XX reached_VVN the_AT ripe_JJ old_JJ age_NN1 of_IO twenty-nine_MC without_IW discovering_VVG quite_RG a_AT1 few_DA2 of_IO them_PPHO2 ._. 
The_AT lift_NN1 halted_VVN at_II the_AT twelfth_MD floor_NN1 for_IF the_AT girls_NN2 to_TO get_VVI out_RP ,_, then_RT whispered_VVD on_RP towards_II the_AT fifteenth_MD ._. 
When_CS the_AT doors_NN2 opened_VVD again_RT Tom_NP1 emerged_VVD into_II a_AT1 corridor_NN1 ,_, thickly_RR carpeted_VVN in_II grey_JJ ._. 
Like_II the_AT twelfth_MD floor_NN1 ,_, glimpsed_VVN through_II the_AT lift_NN1 doors_NN2 when_RRQ the_AT girls_NN2 had_VHD got_VVN out_RP ,_, the_AT walls_NN2 were_VBDR covered_VVN with_IW a_AT1 pale_JJ lemon_NN1 wash_NN1 ,_, unlike_II the_AT twelfth_MD they_PPHS2 were_VBDR hung_VVN with_IW pictures_NN2 ,_, not_XX Old_JJ Masters_NN2 but_CCB not_XX Boots_NP1 the_AT chemists_NN2 either_RR prints_NN2 of_IO hunting_NN1 scenes_NN2 and_CC ships_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 beautiful_JJ soft_JJ sunset_NN1 over_II a_AT1 bay_NN1 that_CST might_VM have_VHI been_VBN St_NP1 Ives_NP1 pictures_NN2 deemed_VVN suitable_JJ for_IF the_AT Executive_NN1 floor_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 great_JJ international_JJ company_NN1 ._. 
Tom_NP1 passed_VVD them_PPHO2 by_RP without_IW a_AT1 glance_NN1 ,_, heading_VVG for_IF the_AT door_NN1 at_II the_AT very_JJ end_NN1 of_IO the_AT corridor_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 knocked_VVD briskly_RR and_CC without_IW waiting_VVG for_IF a_AT1 bidding_NN1 went_VVD in_RP ._. 
The_AT secretary_NN1 seated_VVN behind_II the_AT desk_NN1 in_II the_AT outer_JJ office_NN1 looked_VVD up_RP accusingly_RR ,_, then_RT her_APPGE features_NN2 softened_VVN and_CC a_AT1 faint_JJ pink_JJ flush_NN1 coloured_VVN her_APPGE cheeks_NN2 ._. 
'_GE Tom_NP1 !_! 
'_" '_GE Morning_NNT1 ,_, Lucy_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 understand_VV0 the_AT Great_JJ White_JJ Chief_NN1 wants_VVZ to_TO see_VVI me_PPIO1 ._. 
'_" '_" That_DD1 's_VBZ right_JJ ,_, he_PPHS1 does_VDZ ._. 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM buzz_FU him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 depressed_VVD the_AT button_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Mr_NNB O'Neill_NP1 is_VBZ here_RL ,_, Mr_NNB Swansborough_NP1 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 glanced_VVD up_RP at_II Tom_NP1 ,_, a_RR21 little_RR22 regretfully_RR ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 says_VVZ to_TO go_VVI straight_RR in_RP ,_, Tom_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Tom_NP1 nodded_VVD ._. 
'_GE Thanks_NN2 ._. 
'_GE Watching_VVG him_PPHO1 disappear_VV0 into_II the_AT inner_JJ sanctum_NN1 ,_, Lucy_NP1 sighed_VVD ._. 
Why_RRQ was_VBDZ it_PPH1 the_AT gorgeous_JJ ones_NN2 passed_VVN through_II so_RG fleetingly_RR while_CS others_NN2 ,_, like_II that_DD1 paunchy_NN1 ,_, moist-palmed_JJ Vic_NN1 Tatum_NN1 from_II Marine_JJ Claims_NN2 always_RR managed_VVN to_TO delay_VVI in_II her_APPGE office_NN1 ,_, ogling_VVG ,_, leering_VVG and_CC making_VVG suggestive_JJ remarks_NN2 that_CST she_PPHS1 could_VM probably_RR take_VVI to_II a_AT1 Sexual_JJ Harassment_NN1 Tribunal_NN1 if_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD a_AT1 mind_NN1 to_II !_! 
'_GE Come_VV0 in_RP ,_, Tom_NP1 ,_, come_VV0 in_RP !_! 
'_GE Roger_NP1 Swansborough_NP1 half_DB rose_VVD from_II his_APPGE executive_NN1 chair_NN1 holding_VVG out_RP his_APPGE hand_NN1 in_II greeting_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 big_JJ bluff_NN1 man_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 receding_JJ hairline_NN1 and_CC aggressively_RR triple_JJ chin_NN1 which_DDQ somehow_RR managed_VVN to_TO make_VVI him_PPHO1 look_VVI powerful_JJ but_CCB not_XX fat_JJ like_II a_AT1 back_NN1 row_NN1 rugby_NN1 player_NN1 ,_, Tom_NP1 thought_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD already_RR removed_VVN his_APPGE jacket_NN1 in_II the_AT cloying_JJ warmth_NN1 of_IO the_AT office_NN1 but_CCB his_APPGE white_JJ shirt_NN1 was_VBDZ immaculate_JJ and_CC as_CSA he_PPHS1 reached_VVD across_II the_AT desk_NN1 Tom_NP1 caught_VVD the_AT gleam_NN1 of_IO gold_NN1 cufflinks_VVZ against_II the_AT stiff_JJ white_JJ cuffs_NN2 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 had_VHD a_AT1 message_NN1 that_CST you_PPY wanted_VVD to_TO see_VVI me_PPIO1 urgently_RR ,_, '_GE Tom_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" That_DD1 's_VBZ right_JJ ._. 
Take_VV0 your_APPGE coat_NN1 off_RP ,_, Tom_NP1 ,_, do_VD0 ._. 
This_DD1 place_NN1 gets_VVZ hotter_JJR every_AT1 day_NNT1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'd_VM open_VVI a_AT1 window_NN1 but_CCB ..._... 
'_" He_PPHS1 gesticulated_VVD towards_II the_AT expanse_NN1 of_IO glass_NN1 that_CST surrounded_VVD the_AT office_NN1 on_II two_MC sides_NN2 ._. 
Beyond_II it_PPH1 the_AT sky_NN1 was_VBDZ lowering_VVG grey_JJ ,_, shrouding_VVG the_AT roofs_NN2 of_IO the_AT buildings_NN2 and_CC filtering_VVG cold_JJ dull_JJ half-light_NN1 onto_II the_AT streets_NN2 and_CC the_AT distant_JJ river_NN1 ._. 
From_II up_RP here_RL on_II the_AT fifteenth_MD floor_NN1 the_AT view_NN1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 panoramic_JJ one_PN1 unfortunately_RR this_DD1 morning_NNT1 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ also_RR infinitely_RR depressing_JJ ._. 
Tom_NP1 did_VDD as_CSA he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ bid_VVN ,_, hanging_VVG his_APPGE coat_NN1 on_II the_AT heavy_JJ carved_JJ stand_NN1 behind_II the_AT door_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ 's_VBZ going_VVG on_RP then_RT ,_, Roger_NP1 ?_? 
Who_PNQS 's_VBZ trying_VVG to_TO swindle_NN1 you_PPY this_DD1 time_NNT1 ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 asked_VVD smiling_VVG wryly_RR his_APPGE job_NN1 had_VHD made_VVN him_PPHO1 cynical_JJ ._. 
The_AT older_JJR man_NN1 grimaced_VVD ._. 
'_" Not_XX trying_VVG to_TO swindle_NN1 us_PPIO2 ,_, Tom_NP1 ._. 
This_DD1 time_NNT1 it_PPH1 's_VBZ a_AT1 fait_NN121 accompli_NN122 a_AT1 bloody_RR great_JJ sting_NN1 to_TO make_VVI your_APPGE eyes_NN2 water_NN1 ._. 
Take_VV0 a_AT1 look_NN1 at_II that_DD1 ._. 
'_GE A_AT1 copy_NN1 of_IO the_AT morning_NNT1 paper_NN1 was_VBDZ lying_VVG on_II his_APPGE tooled_JJ leather_NN1 desk_NN1 top_NN1 ;_; he_PPHS1 pushed_VVD it_PPH1 across_RL to_II Tom_NP1 ,_, stabbing_VVG at_II the_AT story_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 manicured_JJ index_NN1 finger_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY remember_VV0 the_AT Martin_NP1 business_NN1 ?_? 
No_UH ,_, you_PPY would_VM n't_XX ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
It_PPH1 happened_VVD twenty_MC years_NNT2 ago_RA ,_, when_CS you_PPY were_VBDR still_RR in_II short_JJ trousers_NN2 ._. 
A_AT1 luxury_JJ cabin_NN1 cruiser_NN1 blew_VVD up_RP off_II the_AT coast_NN1 of_IO Italy_NP1 ._. 
There_EX were_VBDR two_MC people_NN aboard_II Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ,_, the_AT owner_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 financier_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 finger_NN1 in_II more_DAR pies_NN2 than_CSN you_PPY 'd_VM care_VVI to_TO name_VVI ,_, and_CC a_AT1 woman_NN1 ,_, Paula_NP1 Varna_NP1 ,_, wife_NN1 of_IO Hugo_NP1 Varna_NP1 the_AT fashion_NN1 designer_NN1 ._. 
The_AT boat_NN1 was_VBDZ blown_VVN to_II glory_NN1 ,_, nothing_PN1 was_VBDZ ever_RR found_VVN of_IO it_PPH1 except_II21 for_II22 a_AT1 few_DA2 bits_NN2 of_IO debris_NN1 ,_, and_CC to_II all_DB intents_NN2 and_CC purposes_NN2 both_DB2 occupants_NN2 were_VBDR blown_VVN to_II glory_NN1 with_IW it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" '_GE British_JJ and_CC Cosmopolitan_NP1 were_VBDR the_AT insurers_NN2 ,_, I_PPIS1 presume_VV0 ._. 
'_" '_GE Too_RG right_RR ._. 
Not_XX only_RR the_AT boat_NN1 but_CCB the_AT lives_NN2 of_IO both_RR Martin_NP1 and_CC Paula_NP1 Varna_NP1 not_XX peanut_NN1 policies_NN2 either_RR of_IO them_PPHO2 as_CSA you_PPY can_VM imagine_VVI ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN a_AT1 top_JJ model_NN1 her_APPGE legs_NN2 alone_RR were_VBDR insured_VVN for_IF a_AT1 five_MC figure_NN1 sum_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 had_VHD enough_RR hanging_VVG on_RP him_PPHO1 to_TO bankrupt_VVI a_AT1 smaller_JJR company_NN1 ._. 
No_UH ,_, 1970_MC was_VBDZ not_XX a_AT1 good_JJ year_NNT1 for_IF British_JJ and_CC Cosmopolitan_NN1 what_DDQ with_IW one_MC1 thing_NN1 and_CC the_AT other_JJ ._. 
But_CCB that_DD1 's_VBZ our_APPGE business_NN1 ,_, taking_VVG risks_NN2 ,_, and_CC it_PPH1 works_VVZ well_RR enough_RR as_CS31 long_CS32 as_CS33 everyone_PN1 plays_VVZ by_II the_AT rules_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_GE And_CC this_DD1 time_NNT1 someone_PN1 did_VDD n't_XX ?_? 
'_GE Tom_NP1 asked_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ trying_VVG to_TO read_VVI the_AT newspaper_NN1 upside_RL21 down_RL22 without_IW much_DA1 success_NN1 ._. 
Roger_NP1 Swansborough_NP1 's_GE hand_NN1 balled_VVD into_II a_AT1 fist_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 brought_VVD it_PPH1 slamming_VVG down_RP onto_II the_AT desk_NN1 top_NN1 so_CS that_DD1 loose_JJ paperclips_NN2 jumped_VVD in_II the_AT big_JJ crystal_NN1 ashtray_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Too_RG right_RR they_PPHS2 did_VDD n't_XX ._. 
We_PPIS2 paid_VVD out_RP on_II the_AT life_NN1 of_IO Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 and_CC it_PPH1 seems_VVZ the_AT bastard_NN1 was_VBDZ n't_XX dead_RG at_RR21 all_RR22 but_CCB living_VVG a_AT1 life_NN1 of_IO luxury_NN1 in_II Australia_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Tom_NP1 whistled_VVD softly_RR ._. 
'_" For_IF twenty_MC years_NNT2 ?_? 
Are_VBR you_PPY sure_JJ it_PPH1 's_VBZ him_PPHO1 ?_? 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ him_PPHO1 all_RR21 right_RR22 ._. 
He_PPHS1 's_VHZ been_VBN living_VVG in_II Sydney_NP1 under_II an_AT1 assumed_JJ name_NN1 Michael_NP1 Trafford_NP1 with_IW an_AT1 Italian_JJ heiress_NN1 named_VVD Maria_NP1 Vincenti_NP1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ part_NN1 Italian_NN1 himself_PPX1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 I_PPIS1 understand_VV0 his_APPGE name_NN1 was_VBDZ Martino_NP1 originally_RR until_CS he_PPHS1 decided_VVD to_TO drop_VVI the_AT '_" o_ZZ1 '_GE and_CC Americanise_VV0 it_PPH1 to_II Martin_NP1 ._. 
But_CCB he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ an_AT1 American_JJ citizen_NN1 ,_, born_VVN in_II the_AT States_NP1 as_CS31 far_CS32 as_CS33 I_PPIS1 can_VM make_VVI out_RP ._. 
'_" '_GE So_RR why_RRQ was_VBDZ he_PPHS1 insured_VVN with_IW the_AT British_JJ and_CC Cosmopolitan_NP1 ?_? 
'_GE Tom_NP1 asked_VVD ._. 
Swansborough_NP1 shrugged_VVD ._. 
'_" You_PPY tell_VV0 me_PPIO1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 dare_VM say_VVI the_AT slippery_JJ bastard_NN1 had_VHD a_AT1 good_JJ reason_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 left_VVD a_AT1 fair_JJ old_JJ mess_NN1 behind_II him_PPHO1 ,_, by_II the_AT way_NN1 ,_, when_CS he_PPHS1 disappeared_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 'd_VHD been_VBN sailing_VVG close_RR to_II the_AT wind_NN1 for_IF years_NNT2 and_CC everything_PN1 was_VBDZ just_RR about_RPK to_TO blow_VVI up_RP in_II his_APPGE face_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Tom_NP1 reached_VVD for_IF the_AT newspaper_NN1 ,_, turning_VVG it_PPH1 towards_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 scanned_VVD the_AT print_NN1 ,_, seeing_CS21 that_CS22 it_PPH1 echoed_VVD more_RGR or_CC less_RGR exactly_RR the_AT story_NN1 Swansborough_NN1 had_VHD just_RR told_VVN him_PPHO1 ,_, then_RT turned_VVD his_APPGE attention_NN1 to_II the_AT photograph_NN1 alongside_II three_MC people_NN ,_, obviously_RR dressed_VVN for_IF leisure_NN1 ._. 
A_AT1 thin-faced_JJ man_NN1 ,_, balding_JJ ,_, in_II a_AT1 shirt_NN1 open_VV0 at_II the_AT neck_NN1 to_TO reveal_VVI gold_NN1 chains_NN2 ,_, a_AT1 woman_NN1 ,_, obviously_RR beautiful_JJ in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 the_AT quality_NN1 of_IO the_AT photograph_NN1 ,_, with_IW her_APPGE hair_NN1 tied_VVN under_II a_AT1 scarf_NN1 Princess_NNB Grace_NP1 style_NN1 ,_, and_CC another_DD1 man_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 look_NN1 of_IO the_AT Mediterranean_JJ about_II him_PPHO1 whose_DDQGE face_NN1 was_VBDZ partially_RR obscured_VVN by_II sunglasses_NN2 ._. 
'_" That_DD1 's_VBZ Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ?_? 
'_GE Tom_NP1 asked_VVD ,_, pointing_VVG to_II the_AT third_MD figure_NN1 ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ._. 
With_IW Hugo_NP1 Varna_NP1 and_CC Paula_NP1 on_II another_DD1 trip_NN1 which_DDQ presumably_RR did_VDD not_XX end_VVI in_II disaster_NN1 ,_, '_GE Swansborough_NN1 said_VVD drily_RR ._. 
'_" They_PPHS2 were_VBDR quite_RG a_AT1 part_NN1 of_IO the_AT international_JJ scene_NN1 in_II those_DD2 days_NNT2 from_II what_DDQ I_PPIS1 can_VM make_VVI out_RP ._. 
Since_CS he_PPHS1 's_VBZ made_VVN his_APPGE fortune_NN1 Varna_NP1 has_VHZ become_VVN something_PN1 of_IO a_AT1 recluse_NN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
In_II fact_NN1 there_EX are_VBR those_DD2 who_PNQS claim_VV0 he_PPHS1 never_RR got_VVN over_II his_APPGE wife_NN1 's_GE death_NN1 ,_, in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 the_AT fact_NN1 that_CST he_PPHS1 married_VVD again_RT Paula_NP1 's_GE younger_JJR sister_NN1 ,_, Sally_NP1 ,_, as_II a_AT1 matter_JJ31 of_JJ32 fact_JJ33 ._. 
'_" '_" Hmm_UH ._. 
'_GE Tom_NP1 studied_VVD the_AT photograph_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Well_NN1 ,_, quite_RG obviously_RR Mrs_NNB Varna_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 real_JJ stunner_NN1 ._. 
And_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ alone_JJ on_II the_AT boat_NN1 with_IW Martin_NP1 when_CS the_AT accident_NN1 happened_VVD ._. 
Something_PN1 going_VVG on_RP there_RL ,_, was_VBDZ there_EX ?_? 
'_" '_GE Varna_NN1 insisted_VVD not_XX at_II the_AT time_NNT1 ._. 
Said_VVD his_APPGE wife_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN in_II31 need_II32 of_II33 a_AT1 holiday_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN unable_JK to_TO get_VVI away_RL ._. 
Martin_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 close_JJ friend_NN1 of_IO the_AT family_NN1 as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 his_APPGE business_NN1 partner_NN1 and_CC Varna_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN happy_JJ for_IF her_PPHO1 to_TO go_VVI with_IW him_PPHO1 ._. 
But_CCB you_PPY can_VM draw_VVI your_APPGE own_DA conclusions_NN2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ English_JJ ,_, by_II the_AT way_NN1 ,_, which_DDQ could_VM explain_VVI why_RRQ they_PPHS2 chose_VVD to_TO insure_VVI with_IW us_PPIO2 ._. 
'_" '_" A_ZZ1 doubtful_JJ honour_NN1 ,_, the_AT way_NN1 things_NN2 turned_VVD out_RP ,_, '_GE Tom_NP1 said_VVD drily_RR ._. 
'_GE So_RG British_JJ and_CC Cosmopolitan_NP1 was_VBDZ taken_VVN for_IF a_AT1 small_JJ fortune_NN1 and_CC taken_VVN for_IF fools_NN2 too_RR by_II the_AT seem_VV0 of_IO it_PPH1 ._. 
How_RRQ the_AT hell_NN1 did_VDD it_PPH1 happen_VVI ?_? 
The_AT accident_NN1 was_VBDZ investigated_VVN at_II the_AT time_NNT1 ,_, you_PPY say_VV0 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Of_RR21 course_RR22 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ and_CC damned_RG thoroughly_RR too_RR as_CSA you_PPY can_VM see_VVI ._. 
'_GE Swansborough_NN1 tapped_VVD the_AT file_NN1 in_II31 front_II32 of_II33 him_PPHO1 and_CC Tom_NP1 saw_VVD the_AT thick_JJ wad_NN1 of_IO papers_NN2 which_DDQ protruded_VVD from_II it_PPH1 ._. 
'_GE But_CCB there_EX was_VBDZ nothing_PN1 we_PPIS2 could_VM get_VVI our_APPGE teeth_NN2 into_II ._. 
The_AT boat_NN1 had_VHD gone_VVN ,_, not_XX a_AT1 doubt_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 ._. 
Fishermen_NN2 reported_VVD hearing_VVG the_AT explosion_NN1 and_CC bits_NN2 of_IO debris_NN1 were_VBDR washed_VVN up_RP for_IF months_NNT2 afterwards_RT ._. 
There_EX appeared_VVD to_TO be_VBI no_AT survivors_NN2 and_CC there_EX were_VBDR plenty_PN of_IO witnesses_NN2 to_TO swear_VVI both_DB2 Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 and_CC Paula_NP1 Varna_NP1 were_VBDR on_RL21 board_RL22 when_CS the_AT yacht_NN1 sailed_VVD Martin_NP1 was_VBDZ well_RR known_VVN at_II the_AT marina_NN1 where_CS he_PPHS1 kept_VVD her_PPHO1 and_CC Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 highly_RR visible_JJ character_NN1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 smiled_VVD thinly_RR ._. 
'_GE The_AT papers_NN2 treated_VVN it_PPH1 all_DB as_II a_AT1 great_JJ tragedy_NN1 as_CSA you_PPY 'll_VM see_VVI when_RRQ you_PPY look_VV0 at_II them_PPHO2 ._. 
Financier_NN1 and_CC former_DA model_NN1 die_VV0 in_II mystery_NN1 explosion_NN1 was_VBDZ the_AT headline_NN1 at_II the_AT time_NNT1 and_CC the_AT emphasis_NN1 of_RR21 course_RR22 was_VBDZ on_II the_AT '_GE former_DA model_NN1 '_GE ._. 
Beautiful_JJ woman_NN1 ,_, internationally_RR known_VVN ,_, wife_NN1 of_IO talented_JJ fashion_NN1 designer_NN1 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ heaven-sent_JJ copy_NN1 ,_, especially_RR for_IF the_AT more_RGR sensational_JJ press_NN1 ._. 
And_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 mother_NN1 too_RR she_PPHS1 and_CC Varna_NP1 had_VHD a_AT1 child_NN1 a_AT1 little_JJ girl_NN1 who_PNQS was_VBDZ about_RG four_MC at_II the_AT time_NNT1 ._. 
You_PPY can_VM imagine_VVI the_AT story_NN1 it_PPH1 made_VVD ._. 
'_GE Tom_NP1 nodded_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 certainly_RR can_VM ._. 
So_RR it_PPH1 would_VM n't_XX have_VHI just_RR been_VBN insurance_NN1 investigators_NN2 ferreting_VVG about_II it_PPH1 would_VM have_VHI been_VBN the_AT world_NN1 's_GE press_NN1 as_RR21 well_RR22 ._. 
But_CCB in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 the_AT way_NN1 it_PPH1 looked_VVD Martin_NP1 had_VHD faked_VVN his_APPGE own_DA death_NN1 and_CC done_VDN it_PPH1 damned_RG successfully_RR ._. 
And_CC what_DDQ about_II the_AT woman_NN1 Paula_NP1 Varna_NP1 ?_? 
Did_VDD British_JJ and_CC Cosmopolitan_NP1 also_RR fork_NN1 out_RP a_AT1 small_JJ fortune_NN1 to_II her_APPGE family_NN1 to_II which_DDQ they_PPHS2 were_VBDR not_XX entitled_VVN ?_? 
Her_APPGE family_NN1 were_VBDR the_AT beneficiaries_NN2 ,_, I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 ._. 
Did_VDD she_PPHS1 die_VVI or_CC is_VBZ she_PPHS1 ,_, too_RR ,_, still_RR living_VVG somewhere_RL under_II an_AT1 assumed_JJ name_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Swansborough_NN1 closed_VVD the_AT file_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 snap_JJ and_CC pushed_VVD it_PPH1 across_II the_AT desk_NN1 ._. 
'_" That_DD1 ,_, Tom_NP1 is_VBZ what_DDQ I_PPIS1 want_VV0 you_PPY to_TO find_VVI out_RP ._. 
'_GE In_II a_AT1 corner_NN1 of_IO the_AT Salon_NN1 Imperial_JJ of_IO the_AT Hotel_NN1 Intercontinental_JJ ,_, Paris_NP1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 Varna_NP1 braced_VVD her_PPHO1 back_RP against_II a_AT1 statuesque_JJ pillar_NN1 and_CC looked_VVD steadily_RR into_II the_AT viewfinder_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE camera_NN1 ,_, concentrating_VVG on_II her_APPGE subjects_NN2 so_RG fiercely_RR that_CST she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ almost_RR oblivious_JJ to_II the_AT electric_JJ atmosphere_NN1 that_CST surrounded_VVD her_PPHO1 ,_, bouncing_VVG off_II the_AT Viennese_JJ dcor_NN1 and_CC the_AT sumptuous_JJ rococo_JJ ceiling_NN1 along_II21 with_II22 the_AT heat_NN1 and_CC the_AT light_NN1 as_II the_AT models_NN2 of_IO the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Saint_NP1 Laurent_NP1 moved_VVD gracefully_RR along_II the_AT hundred_NNO yards_NN2 of_IO catwalk_NN1 to_TO display_VVI the_AT new_JJ season_NNT1 's_GE couture_NN1 collection_NN1 ._. 
Only_RR the_AT constant_JJ clicking_NN1 of_IO the_AT camera_NN1 shutters_NN2 of_IO the_AT army_NN1 of_IO photographers_NN2 and_CC the_AT intermittent_JJ bursts_NN2 of_IO rapturous_JJ applause_NN1 broke_VVD the_AT expectant_JJ hush_NN1 that_CST January_NPM1 afternoon_NNT1 ,_, for_IF Yves_NP1 Saint_NP1 Laurent_NP1 is_VBZ one_MC1 of_IO the_AT few_DA2 important_JJ couturiers_NN2 to_TO show_VVI in_II the_AT old_JJ manner_NN1 ,_, with_IW no_AT mood-setting_JJ background_NN1 music_NN1 ._. 
In_II the_AT late_JJ sixties_MC2 he_PPHS1 had_VHD declared_VVN '_GE Couture_NN1 is_VBZ dead_JJ !_! '_GE and_CC concentrated_VVD instead_RR on_II off-the-peg_JJ designer_NN1 wear_VV0 ,_, but_CCB twenty_MC years_NNT2 later_RRR his_APPGE revival_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN both_RR stunning_JJ and_CC nostalgic_JJ and_CC the_AT long-term_JJ wealthy_JJ and_CC the_AT nouveau_NN121 riche_NN122 had_VHD come_VVN flocking_VVG ,_, craving_VVG the_AT glamour_NN1 and_CC excitement_NN1 ,_, and_CC seeking_VVG the_AT prestige_NN1 that_CST comes_VVZ from_II owning_VVG a_AT1 couture_NN1 gown_NN1 ,_, specially_RR ,_, individually_RR theirs_PPGE after_CS hours_NNT2 of_IO masochistic_JJ fittings_NN2 ._. 
Now_RT they_PPHS2 sat_VVD eagerly_RR on_II the_AT rows_NN2 of_IO brittle_JJ gilt_NN1 chairs_NN2 with_IW red_JJ velvet_NN1 seats_NN2 ,_, their_APPGE exquisitely_RR made-up_JJ faces_NN2 carefully_RR devoid_JJ of_IO expression_NN1 as_CSA they_PPHS2 made_VVD brief_JJ notes_NN2 on_II their_APPGE programmes_NN2 ,_, pretending_VVG not_XX to_TO notice_VVI that_CST sometimes_RT the_AT clicking_JJ cameras_NN2 were_VBDR directed_VVN not_XX at_II the_AT catwalk_NN1 models_NN2 ,_, all_DB of_IO whom_PNQO had_VHD already_RR done_VDN a_AT1 photo-call_JJ session_NNT1 for_IF the_AT photographers_NN2 the_AT previous_JJ day_NNT1 ,_, but_CCB at_II them_PPHO2 the_AT society_NN1 women_NN2 of_IO America_NP1 and_CC the_AT international_JJ circuit_NN1 ,_, the_AT bored_JJ charity_NN1 conscious_JJ wives_NN2 of_IO big_JJ businessmen_NN2 ,_, the_AT famed_JJ actresses_NN2 of_IO stage_NN1 and_CC screen_NN1 ,_, even_RR the_AT occasional_JJ European_JJ princess_NN1 ._. 
The_AT actresses_NN2 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, were_VBDR frequently_RR loaned_VVN gowns_NN2 by_II the_AT house_NN1 free_JJ of_IO charge_NN1 for_IF the_AT publicity_NN1 that_CST would_VM be_VBI gained_VVN when_CS they_PPHS2 were_VBDR pictured_VVN wearing_VVG them_PPHO2 ,_, and_CC there_EX were_VBDR those_DD2 among_II the_AT society_NN1 women_NN2 who_PNQS considered_VVD themselves_PPX2 above_II coming_VVG to_II the_AT couture_NN1 ,_, ordering_VVG instead_RR from_II the_AT videos_NN2 that_CST nowadays_RT replaced_VVD the_AT weeks_NNT2 of_IO shows_NN2 of_IO the_AT old_JJ days_NNT2 and_CC staying_VVG away_RL all_DB the_AT more_RGR determinedly_RR as_CSA the_AT great_JJ Paris_NP1 houses_NN2 vied_VVD with_IW one_PPX121 another_PPX122 to_TO tempt_VVI them_PPHO2 to_TO lend_VVI their_APPGE presence_NN1 to_II the_AT occasion_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB there_EX were_VBDR plenty_PN of_IO beautiful_JJ and_CC recognisable_JJ faces_NN2 to_TO be_VBI seen_VVN amongst_II the_AT anonymous_JJ ,_, but_CCB none-the-less_RR powerful_JJ ,_, fashion_NN1 editors_NN2 ,_, still_RR enough_DD buying_NN1 power_NN1 in_II this_DD1 room_NN1 alone_RR to_TO rock_VVI empires_NN2 ,_, even_CS21 if_CS22 no_AT house_NN1 made_VVD a_AT1 profit_NN1 from_II the_AT couture_NN1 but_CCB rather_RR used_VVD it_PPH1 for_IF a_AT1 loss-leading_JJ advertisement_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 mark_NN1 of_IO prestige_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ at_II none_PN of_IO these_DD2 that_CST Harriet_NP1 's_GE camera_NN1 was_VBDZ trained_VVN ,_, however_RR ._. 
Instead_RR her_APPGE zoom_NN1 lens_NN1 was_VBDZ pointed_VVN at_II the_AT rear_NN1 of_IO the_AT salon_NN1 where_CS the_AT apprentices_NN2 and_CC publicity_NN1 girls_NN2 stood_VVD in_II small_JJ ,_, highly-strung_JJ huddles_NN2 ,_, watching_VVG the_AT gowns_NN2 they_PPHS2 had_VHD worked_VVN on_RP and_CC publicised_JJ pass_NN1 by_II on_II the_AT catwalk_NN1 and_CC leading_VVG the_AT explosions_NN2 of_IO rapturous_JJ applause_NN1 ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ one_MC1 girl_NN1 in_RR21 particular_RR22 who_PNQS interested_VVD Harriet_NP1 ,_, a_AT1 small_JJ girl_NN1 with_IW hair_NN1 cut_NN1 gamin_NN1 short_JJ ,_, whose_DDQGE face_NN1 was_VBDZ so_RG expressive_JJ that_CST it_PPH1 seemed_VVD to_TO reflect_VVI every_AT1 one_MC1 of_IO the_AT emotions_NN2 that_CST they_PPHS2 were_VBDR all_DB feeling_NN1 ,_, these_DD2 midinettes_NN2 who_PNQS had_VHD basted_VVN hemlines_NN2 and_CC stitched_VVN hooks_NN2 and_CC eyes_NN2 into_II place_NN1 ,_, positioned_JJ trimmings_NN2 and_CC sewed_VVD them_PPHO2 into_II place_NN1 with_IW such_DA tiny_JJ stitches_NN2 that_CST they_PPHS2 were_VBDR all_RR21 but_RR22 invisible_JJ to_II the_AT naked_JJ eye_NN1 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 hardly_RR dared_VVN blink_NN1 as_CSA she_PPHS1 watched_VVD her_PPHO1 through_II the_AT viewfinder_NN1 ,_, terrified_VVD she_PPHS1 might_VM miss_VVI the_AT moment_NN1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ waiting_VVG for_IF ._. 
Then_RT ,_, as_CSA a_AT1 daring_JJ but_CCB romantic_JJ gown_NN1 of_IO navy_NN1 blue_JJ silk_NN1 crepe_NN1 made_VVD its_APPGE appearance_NN1 ,_, the_AT moment_NN1 came_VVD ._. 
The_AT girl_NN1 's_GE face_NN1 came_VVD alive_JJ ,_, eyes_NN2 sparkling_VVG ,_, hands_NN2 raised_VVN to_II her_APPGE parted_JJ lips_NN2 in_II an_AT1 expression_NN1 halfway_RR between_II exultation_NN1 and_CC tears_NN2 of_IO joy_NN1 ,_, before_CS she_PPHS1 began_VVD to_TO clap_VVI furiously_RR ._. 
Swiftly_RR Harriet_NP1 depressed_VVD the_AT button_NN1 again_RT and_CC again_RT ._. 
Perfect_JJ perfect_JJ !_! 
That_DD1 was_VBDZ what_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN waiting_VVG for_IF ,_, that_DD1 unguarded_JJ ,_, unforced_JJ ,_, totally_RR natural_JJ reaction_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 lowly_JJ apprentice_NN1 who_PNQS sees_VVZ her_APPGE work_NN1 unfold_VVI like_II a_AT1 fairytale_NN1 ._. 
In_II a_AT1 world_NN1 where_RRQ so_RG much_DA1 was_VBDZ staged_VVN artificially_RR it_PPH1 was_VBDZ like_II a_AT1 breath_NN1 of_IO fresh_JJ air_NN1 and_CC Harriet_NP1 experienced_VVD her_PPHO1 very_RG own_DA glow_NN1 of_IO excitement_NN1 and_CC triumph_NN1 ._. 
For_IF a_AT1 minute_NNT1 or_CC two_MC longer_RRR she_PPHS1 panned_VVD the_AT camera_NN1 ,_, too_RG much_RR the_AT professional_JJ to_TO allow_VVI her_APPGE pleasure_NN1 to_TO make_VVI her_APPGE risk_NN1 missing_VVG another_DD1 good_JJ shot_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB instinctively_RR she_PPHS1 knew_VVD she_PPHS1 had_VHD what_DDQ she_PPHS1 wanted_VVD the_AT frames_NN2 that_CST would_VM lend_VVI just_RR the_AT breadth_NN1 and_CC depth_NN1 she_PPHS1 needed_VVD to_TO complete_VVI her_APPGE picture_NN1 story_NN1 of_IO the_AT couture_NN1 shows_NN2 ,_, and_CC she_PPHS1 let_VVD her_APPGE camera_NN1 fall_VVI back_RP on_II its_APPGE strap_NN1 around_II her_APPGE neck_NN1 ,_, rubbing_VVG her_APPGE aching_JJ eyes_NN2 and_CC running_VVG her_APPGE fingers_NN2 up_RP under_II the_AT thick_JJ fringe_NN1 of_IO dark_JJ blonde_JJ hair_NN1 that_CST barely_RR skimmed_VVD them_PPHO2 ._. 
Still_RR the_AT mannequins_NN2 were_VBDR appearing_VVG ,_, their_APPGE elongated_JJ clothes-horse_JJ frames_NN2 moving_VVG with_IW a_AT1 grace_NN1 which_DDQ belied_VVD their_APPGE tight-drawn_JJ nerves_NN2 ,_, still_RR the_AT bursts_NN2 of_IO applause_NN1 rang_VVD out_RP to_TO drown_VVI the_AT persistent_JJ clicking_NN1 of_IO the_AT cameras_NN2 ,_, but_CCB Harriet_NP1 leaned_VVD back_RP against_II her_APPGE pillar_NN1 almost_RR oblivious_JJ to_II them_PPHO2 ._. 
The_AT clothes_NN2 ,_, beautiful_JJ as_CSA they_PPHS2 were_VBDR ,_, interested_VVD her_PPHO1 not_XX at_RR21 all_RR22 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD grown_VVN up_RP amongst_II beautiful_JJ clothes_NN2 ,_, been_VBN dressed_VVN from_II childhood_NN1 in_II designer_NN1 fashion_NN1 ,_, been_VBN made_VVN to_TO stand_VVI still_JJ for_IF fittings_NN2 for_IF her_APPGE graduation_NN1 dress_NN1 and_CC her_APPGE first_MD ball_NN1 gown_NN1 ,_, and_CC hated_VVD every_AT1 moment_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 ._. 
Clothes_NN2 were_VBDR all_DB very_RG well_JJ ,_, they_PPHS2 were_VBDR her_APPGE father_NN1 's_GE life_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 knew_VVD that_CST all_DB the_AT privileges_NN2 she_PPHS1 enjoyed_VVD were_VBDR hers_PPGE because_II21 of_II22 clothes_NN2 and_CC the_AT stupendous_JJ success_NN1 they_PPHS2 had_VHD brought_VVN him_PPHO1 ,_, but_CCB she_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX care_VVI about_II them_PPHO2 ._. 
Except_CS when_CS they_PPHS2 made_VVD wonderful_JJ pictures_NN2 ._. 
Pictures_NN2 were_VBDR what_DDQ mattered_VVD ._. 
And_CC in_II her_APPGE camera_NN1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 reel_NN1 of_IO beauties_NN2 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 glanced_VVD around_RP ,_, wondering_VVG if_CSW she_PPHS1 could_VM slip_VVI out_RP unnoticed_JJ ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ heresy_NN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, but_CCB the_AT show_NN1 was_VBDZ likely_JJ to_TO last_VVI another_DD1 hour_NNT1 at_RR21 least_RR22 Saint_NP1 Laurent_NP1 was_VBDZ famous_JJ for_IF the_AT length_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE shows_NN2 and_CC afterwards_RT there_EX was_VBDZ bound_VVNK to_TO be_VBI the_AT most_RGT fearful_JJ crush_NN1 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 hesitated_VVD ,_, then_RT her_APPGE natural_JJ impatience_NN1 won_VVD the_AT day_NNT1 and_CC she_PPHS1 slipped_VVD quietly_RR towards_II the_AT exit_NN1 ._. 
All_DB eyes_NN2 were_VBDR on_II the_AT catwalk_NN1 and_CC no_PN121 one_PN122 appeared_VVD to_TO notice_VVI her_PPHO1 ,_, apart_II21 from_II22 a_AT1 tall_JJ ,_, grey-haired_JJ woman_NN1 in_II the_AT uniform_NN1 of_IO an_AT1 atelier_NN1 who_PNQS moved_VVD towards_II her_PPHO1 accusingly_RR ._. 
Instantly_RR Harriet_NP1 pressed_VVD her_APPGE hand_NN1 across_II her_APPGE mouth_NN1 in_II a_AT1 theatrical_JJ gesture_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX feeling_VVG well_NN1 '_GE ,_, she_PPHS1 whispered_VVD in_RP somewhat_RR imperfect_JJ French_NN1 ,_, and_CC the_AT woman_NN1 moved_VVD hastily_RR out_II21 of_II22 her_APPGE way_NN1 ._. 
Photographers_NN2 cochons_NN2 !_! she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ thinking_VVG in_II disgust_NN1 ._. 
The_AT girl_NN1 had_VHD probably_RR had_VHN too_RG much_DA1 wine_NN1 to_TO drink_VVI with_IW her_APPGE lunch_NN1 ._. 
As_CSA she_PPHS1 emerged_VVD into_II the_AT Rue_NP1 Castiglione_VV0 the_AT cold_NN1 hit_VVD Harriet_NP1 like_II a_AT1 slap_NN1 in_II the_AT face_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 lifted_VVD her_APPGE camera_NN1 ,_, easing_VVG the_AT zipper_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE sky-blue_JJ ski_NN1 jacket_NN1 right_NN1 up_RP under_II her_APPGE chin_NN1 and_CC turning_VVG the_AT collar_NN1 up_RP around_II her_APPGE ears_NN2 ._. 
Some_DD of_IO her_APPGE hair_NN1 caught_VVN inside_II it_PPH1 and_CC she_PPHS1 flicked_VVD it_PPH1 out_RP ,_, a_AT1 careless_JJ fall_NN1 of_IO dark_JJ blonde_JJ that_CST framed_VVD her_APPGE even-featured_JJ face_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY should_VM go_VVI to_II a_AT1 good_JJ stylist_NN1 once_RR in_II a_AT1 while_NNT1 and_CC have_VH0 that_DD1 mane_NN1 tamed_VVN !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 ,_, her_APPGE father_NN1 's_GE wife_NN1 ,_, had_VHD advised_VVN her_PPHO1 on_II more_DAR than_CSN one_MC1 occasion_NN1 ,_, but_CCB Harriet_NP1 had_VHD as_RG little_DA1 time_NNT1 for_IF stylists_NN2 as_CSA she_PPHS1 had_VHD for_IF clothes_NN2 and_CC besides_RR ,_, she_PPHS1 rather_RR liked_VVD her_APPGE hair_NN1 just_RR as_CSA it_PPH1 was_VBDZ ._. 
This_DD1 way_NN1 she_PPHS1 could_VM simply_RR wash_VVI it_PPH1 each_DD1 morning_NNT1 and_CC let_VVI it_PPH1 dry_JJ naturally_RR start_VV0 trying_VVG for_IF styles_NN2 and_CC valuable_JJ minutes_NNT2 had_VHD to_TO be_VBI wasted_VVN keeping_VVG them_PPHO2 the_AT way_NN1 they_PPHS2 were_VBDR meant_VVN to_TO be_VBI ._. 
I_PPIS1 must_VM find_VVI a_AT1 telephone_NN1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 thought_VVD ,_, as_CSA she_PPHS1 hurried_VVD ,_, head_NN1 bent_VVN against_II the_AT biting_JJ wind_NN1 ,_, along_II the_AT Paris_NP1 street_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX wait_VVI to_TO tell_VVI Nick_NP1 I_PPIS1 've_VH0 got_VVN his_APPGE job_NN1 in_II the_AT bag_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT I_PPIS1 'll_VM decide_VVI whether_CSW to_TO post_VVI him_PPHO1 the_AT last_MD reels_NN2 of_IO film_NN1 in_II a_AT1 Jiffy_NN1 bag_NN1 or_CC fly_VV0 back_RP to_II London_NP1 with_IW them_PPHO2 myself_PPX1 ._. 
The_AT thought_NN1 gave_VVD her_PPHO1 another_DD1 fillip_NN1 of_IO excitement_NN1 her_APPGE first_MD job_NN1 for_IF Focus_NN1 Now_RT ,_, the_AT new_JJ picture_NN1 magazine_NN1 Nick_NP1 was_VBDZ editing_VVG and_CC it_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 corker_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 knew_VVD it_PPH1 in_II her_APPGE bones_NN2 ._. 
Already_RR she_PPHS1 could_VM visualise_VVI the_AT lay-out_NN1 '_GE The_AT Other_JJ Side_NN1 of_IO Fashion_NN1 '_GE she_PPHS1 'd_VHD entitled_VVN it_PPH1 in_II her_APPGE mind_NN1 's_GE eye_NN1 when_CS she_PPHS1 'd_VHD discussed_VVN it_PPH1 with_IW Nick_NP1 ._. 
And_CC as_CSA he_PPHS1 had_VHD said_VVN ,_, no-one_PN1 was_VBDZ in_II a_AT1 better_JJR position_NN1 to_TO do_VDI a_AT1 photo_NN1 story_NN1 like_II that_DD1 than_CSN she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ ._. 
'_" All_DB the_AT fashion_NN1 magazines_NN2 and_CC the_AT women_NN2 's_GE pages_NN2 of_IO the_AT newspapers_NN2 do_VD0 straight_RR fashion_VVI stories_NN2 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 'd_VHD said_VVN ,_, tugging_VVG thoughtfully_RR at_II the_AT little_JJ gingery_JJ beard_NN1 that_CST sprouted_VVD from_II his_APPGE angular_JJ chin_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 want_VV0 something_PN1 different_JJ ._. 
And_CC let_VM21 's_VM22 face_VVI it_PPH1 ,_, Focus_VV0 Now_RT is_VBZ going_VVGK to_TO be_VBI different_JJ ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 'd_VHD nodded_VVN ._. 
She_PPHS1 'd_VHD known_VVN Nick_NP1 for_IF years_NNT2 ,_, meeting_VVG him_PPHO1 when_CS she_PPHS1 'd_VM come_VVI to_II London_NP1 to_TO visit_VVI her_APPGE cousin_NN1 Mark_NP1 Bristow_NP1 ,_, Sally_NP1 's_GE son_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD just_RR started_VVN out_RP on_II her_APPGE career_NN1 as_II a_AT1 free-lance_JJ photographer_NN1 ,_, with_IW nothing_PN1 but_II a_AT1 little_JJ talent_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 lot_NN1 of_IO determination_NN1 and_CC the_AT best_JJT camera_NN1 money_NN1 could_VM buy_VVI to_TO help_VVI her_PPHO1 make_VV0 it_PPH1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN a_AT1 sub-editor_NN1 in_II those_DD2 days_NNT2 ,_, working_VVG for_IF a_AT1 huge_JJ magazine_NN1 corporation_NN1 ,_, and_CC they_PPHS2 had_VHD struck_VVN up_RP an_AT1 instant_JJ rapport_NN1 ,_, and_CC when_RRQ he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ made_VVN first_MD assistant_JJ editor_NN1 and_CC then_RT editor_NN1 ,_, always_RR moving_VVG from_II magazine_NN1 to_II magazine_NN1 ,_, he_PPHS1 had_VHD pushed_VVN work_VV0 her_APPGE way_NN1 whenever_RRQV he_PPHS1 could_VM ._. 
They_PPHS2 had_VHD even_RR had_VHN an_AT1 on-off_JJ affair_NN1 and_CC Harriet_NP1 suspected_VVD he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ in_II love_NN1 with_IW her_PPHO1 ._. 
But_CCB she_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX take_VVI him_PPHO1 seriously_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX take_VVI any_DD man_NN1 seriously_RR or_CC at_RR21 least_RR22 not_XX one_PN1 she_PPHS1 'd_VHD yet_RR met_VVN ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 think_VV0 you_PPY use_VV0 me_PPIO1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 had_VHD said_VVN once_RR ,_, mock-serious_JJ ._. 
'_GE Well_RR of_RR21 course_RR22 I_PPIS1 do_VD0 !_! '_" she_PPHS1 had_VHD teased_VVN ._. 
'_GE Is_VBZ n't_XX that_DD1 what_DDQ friends_NN2 are_VBR for_IF ?_? 
'_" '_GE Friends_NN2 !_! '_" he_PPHS1 'd_VHD echoed_VVN ,_, his_APPGE soft_JJ Scottish_JJ burr_NN1 making_VVG it_PPH1 sound_VVI almost_RR mournful_JJ ,_, and_CC Harriet_NP1 had_VHD experienced_VVN a_AT1 moment_NN1 's_GE sharp_JJ guilt_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB whatever_DDQV his_APPGE shortcomings_NN2 as_II a_AT1 prospective_JJ lover_NN1 ,_, Nick_NP1 was_VBDZ good_JJ at_II his_APPGE job_NN1 very_RG good_JJ and_CC his_APPGE talent_NN1 and_CC hard_JJ work_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN rewarded_VVN when_CS Paul_NP1 Leeman_NP1 ,_, the_AT publishing_NN1 tycoon_NN1 ,_, had_VHD decided_VVN to_TO launch_VVI the_AT new_JJ magazine_NN1 ,_, Focus_VV0 Now_RT ._. 
Nick_NP1 had_VHD landed_VVN the_AT job_NN1 of_IO editor_NN1 and_CC when_RRQ he_PPHS1 had_VHD told_VVN Harriet_NP1 about_II it_PPH1 his_APPGE enthusiasm_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN infectious_JJ ._. 
'_" You_PPY remember_VV0 Picture_NN1 Post_NN1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ?_? 
No_UH ,_, probably_RR you_PPY do_VD0 n't_XX ._. 
You_PPY 're_VBR too_RG young_JJ ._. 
You_PPY were_VBDR n't_XX even_RR born_VVN when_CS it_PPH1 folded_JJ and_CC besides_RR it_PPH1 was_VBDZ an_AT1 English_JJ magazine_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE But_CCB I_PPIS1 know_VV0 about_II it_PPH1 of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 'd_VHD protested_VVN ._. 
'_" My_APPGE mother_NN1 was_VBDZ English_JJ ,_, remember_VV0 ,_, and_CC it_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 classic_NN1 ,_, was_VBDZ n't_XX it_PPH1 ?_? 
What_DDQ photographer_NN1 has_VHZ n't_XX heard_VVN of_IO Picture_NN1 Post_NN1 though_CS I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 the_AT American_JJ in_II me_PPIO1 world_NN1 argue_VV0 that_CST all_DB those_DD2 magazines_NN2 were_VBDR imitators_NN2 of_IO Life_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Right_NN1 ._. 
Well_RR ,_, Paul_NP1 believes_VVZ the_AT time_NNT1 is_VBZ right_JJ to_TO launch_VVI a_AT1 new_JJ mag_NN1 on_II the_AT same_DA lines_NN2 ._. 
Stories_NN2 told_VVN in_II pictures_NN2 less_RRR copy_NN1 than_CSN the_AT Sunday_NPD1 supplements_NN2 ,_, more_RRR slanted_VVN to_II letting_VVG the_AT photographs_NN2 tell_VVI the_AT story_NN1 ._. 
And_CC perhaps_RR with_IW a_AT1 social_JJ angle_NN1 ,_, too_RR ._. 
But_CCB whatever_DDQV ,_, it_PPH1 's_VHZ got_VVN to_TO be_VBI different_JJ ,_, a_AT1 totally_RR fresh_JJ way_NN1 of_IO looking_VVG at_II things_NN2 ._. 
That_DD1 's_VBZ where_RRQ you_PPY come_VV0 in_RP ._. 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 sounds_VVZ exciting_JJ ._. 
But_CCB more_RGR like_JJ photo_NN1 journalism_NN1 than_CSN just_RR taking_VVG pictures_NN2 ._. 
You_PPY think_VV0 I_PPIS1 could_VM handle_VVI it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_GE In_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 her_APPGE apparent_JJ self-confidence_NN1 ,_, in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 her_APPGE twenty-five_MC years_NNT2 ,_, in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 having_VHG had_VHN the_AT best_RRT that_DD1 money_NN1 could_VM buy_VVI since_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 little_JJ girl_NN1 ,_, there_EX was_VBDZ an_AT1 ingenuousness_NN1 about_II Harriet_NP1 which_DDQ sprung_VVD from_II a_AT1 yearning_JJ need_NN1 to_TO prove_VVI herself_PPX1 to_II her_APPGE father_NN1 ,_, to_II her_APPGE contemporaries_NN2 ,_, to_II the_AT whole_JJ wide_JJ world_NN1 ._. 
Sometimes_RT being_VBG born_VVN with_IW every_AT1 apparent_JJ advantage_NN1 in_II life_NN1 spawns_VVZ the_AT deepest_JJT need_NN1 to_TO create_VVI something_PN1 just_RR by_II oneself_PNX1 ,_, to_TO say_VVI :_: '_" This_DD1 was_VBDZ n't_XX handed_VVN to_II me_PPIO1 on_II a_AT1 plate_NN1 ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 did_VDD it_PPH1 just_RR the_AT same_DA !_! 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 know_VV0 you_PPY can_VM do_VDI it_PPH1 '_VBZ ,_, Nick_NP1 had_VHD said_VVN ._. 
'_" You_PPY 're_VBR a_AT1 bloody_JJ good_JJ photographer_NN1 and_CC the_AT work_NN1 you_PPY 've_VH0 been_VBN doing_VDG for_IF the_AT last_MD five_MC years_NNT2 proves_VVZ it_PPH1 ._. 
All_DB you_PPY need_VV0 is_VBZ the_AT opportunity_NN1 to_TO really_RR express_VVI yourself_PPX1 and_CC Focus_VV0 Now_RT can_VM give_VVI you_PPY that_DD1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sure_JJ you_PPY 'll_VM come_VVI up_RP with_IW all_DB kinds_NN2 of_IO ideas_NN2 of_IO your_APPGE own_DA ,_, but_II21 for_II22 starters_NN2 why_RRQ do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY do_VDI something_PN1 you_PPY know_VV0 really_RR well_RR the_AT world_NN1 of_IO fashion_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Fashion_NN1 !_! 
'_" Her_APPGE tone_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN scathing_JJ ._. 
'_GE Rich_JJ women_NN2 with_IW closets_NN2 full_JJ of_IO clothes_NN2 they_PPHS2 'll_VM never_RR get_VVI around_RP to_II wearing_VVG ._. 
Fashion_VV0 one_MC1 silly_JJ brainless_JJ bitch_NN1 trying_VVG to_TO outdo_VVI the_AT others_NN2 because_CS she_PPHS1 's_VBZ bored_VVN out_II21 of_II22 her_APPGE tiny_JJ mind_NN1 and_CC is_VBZ n't_XX interested_JJ in_II anything_PN1 other_II21 than_II22 the_AT way_NN1 she_PPHS1 looks_VVZ ._. 
'_" '_" Do_VD0 n't_XX knock_VVI it_PPH1 ,_, '_GE Nick_NP1 said_VVD seriously_RR ._. 
'_" You_PPY know_VV0 as_RG well_RR as_CSA I_PPIS1 do_VD0 it_PPH1 's_VBZ a_AT1 damned_RG great_JJ industry_NN1 and_CC there_EX are_VBR plenty_PN of_IO facets_NN2 to_II it_PPH1 that_RG never_RR see_VV0 the_AT light_NN1 of_IO day_NNT1 ._. 
Find_VV0 some_DD of_IO them_PPHO2 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ,_, mix_VV0 them_PPHO2 in_RP with_IW the_AT glamour_NN1 and_CC see_VV0 what_DDQ you_PPY get_VV0 ._. 
More_DAR than_CSN enough_DD for_IF just_RR one_MC1 feature_NN1 ,_, I_PPIS1 'll_VM be_VBI bound_VVN ._. 
Enough_RR for_IF a_AT1 whole_JJ series_NN ,_, probably_RR ._. 
But_CCB start_VV0 with_IW Paris_NP1 ._. 
After_II all_DB ,_, to_II most_DAT people_NN Paris_NP1 is_VBZ still_RR the_AT centre_NN1 ,_, the_AT sun_NN1 around_II which_DDQ all_DB the_AT other_JJ satellites_NN2 revolve_VV0 ._. 
'_" '_GE Well_RR I_PPIS1 sure_RR as_CSA hell_NN1 would_VM hate_VVI to_TO do_VDI Seventh_NP1 Avenue_NNL1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD with_IW feeling_NN1 ._. 
'_GE So_RR do_VD0 n't_XX or_CC at_RR21 least_RR22 ,_, not_XX at_RR21 first_RR22 ._. 
What_DDQ about_II the_AT sweatshops_NN2 of_IO Korea_NP1 ,_, or_CC the_AT rich_JJ Kuwaiti_JJ women_NN2 who_PNQS buy_VV0 merely_RR for_IF their_APPGE own_DA pleasure_NN1 and_CC hide_VV0 their_APPGE couture_NN1 gowns_NN2 under_II their_APPGE abayas_NN2 because_CS they_PPHS2 are_VBR not_XX allowed_VVN to_TO display_VVI themselves_PPX2 ..._... it_PPH1 's_VBZ a_AT1 far_JJ cry_NN1 from_II the_AT fashion_NN1 world_NN1 as_CSA it_PPH1 is_VBZ usually_RR depicted_VVN ,_, it_PPH1 could_VM make_VVI fascinating_JJ copy_NN1 ._. 
Get_VV0 out_RP there_RL and_CC find_VV0 it_PPH1 for_IF me_PPIO1 !_! 
'_GE And_CC so_RR she_PPHS1 had_VHD ._. 
She_PPHS1 'd_VHD done_VDN the_AT photo_NN1 session_NNT1 of_IO couture_NN1 gowns_NN2 as_RR21 well_RR22 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, clicking_VVG away_RL dutifully_RR with_IW those_DD2 other_JJ photographers_NN2 who_PNQS were_VBDR being_VBG dictated_VVN to_II by_II their_APPGE fashion_NN1 editors_NN2 ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 was_VBDZ the_AT unexpected_JJ shots_NN2 that_CST would_VM provide_VVI the_AT spice_NN1 to_II the_AT story_NN1 like_II the_AT ones_NN2 she_PPHS1 had_VHD just_RR made_VVN of_IO the_AT little_JJ midinette_NN1 enthusing_VVG as_CSA she_PPHS1 saw_VVD the_AT dress_NN1 she_PPHS1 'd_VHD sweated_VVN blood_NN1 for_IF ,_, if_CS not_XX created_VVN ,_, come_VV0 down_RP the_AT catwalk_NN1 to_II the_AT roar_NN1 of_IO applause_NN1 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 pushed_VVD back_RP the_AT cuff_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE ski_NN1 jacket_NN1 and_CC glanced_VVD at_II her_PPHO1 watch_VV0 the_AT clear_JJ faced_VVD leather-strapped_JJ Patek_NP1 Philippe_NP1 man_NN1 's_GE watch_NN1 that_CST she_PPHS1 always_RR wore_VVD in_II preference_NN1 to_II the_AT elegant_JJ Cartier_NP1 her_APPGE father_NN1 had_VHD given_VVN her_PPHO1 ,_, unless_CS of_RR21 course_RR22 circumstances_NN2 forced_VVD her_PPHO1 into_II an_AT1 evening_NNT1 gown_NN1 ._. 
Perhaps_RR ,_, she_PPHS1 decided_VVD ,_, she_PPHS1 would_VM go_VVI back_RP to_II her_APPGE hotel_NN1 and_CC phone_NN1 Nick_NP1 from_II there_RL ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 'd_VM call_VVI the_AT airport_NN1 ,_, enquire_VV0 about_II flights_NN2 and_CC take_VV0 the_AT pictures_NN2 to_II London_NP1 herself_PPX1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 'd_VM like_VVI to_TO be_VBI on_II hand_NN1 the_AT moment_NN1 they_PPHS2 came_VVD out_II21 of_II22 the_AT dark_JJ room_NN1 ._. 
And_CC it_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI nice_JJ to_TO see_VVI Nick_NP1 again_RT too_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 raised_VVD her_APPGE hand_NN1 to_TO hail_VVI a_AT1 cab_NN1 but_CCB the_AT Paris_NP1 traffic_NN1 was_VBDZ zooming_VVG by_RP at_II its_APPGE usual_JJ break-neck_JJ pace_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 spotted_VVD a_AT1 public_JJ telephone_NN1 and_CC decided_VVD she_PPHS1 could_VM not_XX wait_VVI another_DD1 minute_NNT1 to_TO call_VVI Nick_NP1 and_CC tell_VVI him_PPHO1 the_AT job_NN1 was_VBDZ completed_VVN ._. 
She_PPHS1 dived_VVD towards_II it_PPH1 ,_, anxious_JJ some_DD other_JJ would-be_JJ caller_NN1 should_VM not_XX beat_VVI her_PPHO1 to_II it_PPH1 and_CC begin_VVI on_II one_MC1 of_IO those_DD2 endless_JJ conversations_NN2 the_AT French_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO have_VHI ,_, searching_VVG through_II her_APPGE pockets_NN2 for_IF change_NN1 and_CC trying_VVG to_TO recall_VVI the_AT International_JJ dialling_JJ code_NN1 and_CC the_AT number_NN1 of_IO the_AT line_NN1 which_DDQ connected_JJ direct_JJ with_IW Nick_NP1 's_GE office_NN1 ,_, bypassing_VVG the_AT busy_JJ switchboard_NN1 ,_, all_DB at_II the_AT same_DA time_NNT1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY have_VH0 never_RR got_VVN out_II21 of_II22 the_AT childish_JJ habit_NN1 of_IO trying_VVG to_TO do_VDI several_DA2 things_NN2 at_RR21 once_RR22 ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 had_VHD said_VVN to_II her_PPHO1 once_RR ;_; Sally_NP1 ,_, so_RG cool_JJ ,_, so_RR contained_VVN ,_, so_RG efficient_JJ she_PPHS1 sometimes_RT made_VVD Harriet_NP1 feel_VVI as_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 were_VBDR still_RR a_AT1 child_NN1 ,_, though_CS of_RR21 course_RR22 she_PPHS1 would_VM never_RR admit_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
At_II the_AT second_MD attempt_NN1 she_PPHS1 made_VVD the_AT connection_NN1 and_CC heard_VVD the_AT telephone_NN1 begin_VVI to_TO ring_VVI at_II the_AT other_JJ end_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT Nick_NP1 's_GE voice_NN1 ,_, that_DD1 soft_JJ unmistakable_JJ Scottish_JJ burr_NN1 ._. 
'_" Hello_UH ?_? 
Nick_NP1 Holmes_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Nick_NN1 it_PPH1 's_VBZ me_PPIO1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 finished_VVN the_AT job_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 've_VH0 got_VVN the_AT most_RGT stupendous_JJ pictures_NN2 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM just_RR on_II my_APPGE way_NN1 back_RP to_II the_AT hotel_NN1 and_CC with_IW luck_NN1 I_PPIS1 'll_VM be_VBI able_JK to_TO get_VVI a_AT1 flight_NN1 tonight_RT ._. 
I_PPIS1 can_VM be_VBI with_IW you_PPY first_MD thing_NN1 in_II the_AT morning_NNT1 maybe_RR even_RR this_DD1 evening_NNT1 ,_, if_CS you_PPY like_VV0 ._. 
'_" There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 slight_JJ awkward_JJ pause_NN1 and_CC in_II the_AT tiny_JJ fraction_NN1 of_IO time_NNT1 that_CST it_PPH1 lasted_VVD Harriet_NP1 experienced_VVD a_AT1 stab_NN1 of_IO pique_NN1 ._. 
Nick_NP1 was_VBDZ usually_RR so_RG keen_JJ to_TO see_VVI her_PPHO1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD to_TO fend_VVI him_PPHO1 off_RP ._. 
Now_RT ,_, just_RR when_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ bursting_VVG to_TO talk_VVI to_II him_PPHO1 about_II the_AT job_NN1 ,_, he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ going_VVGK to_TO be_VBI less_DAR than_CSN forthcoming_JJ ._. 
'_GE Unless_CS you_PPY 've_VH0 already_RR got_VVN something_PN1 lined_VVN up_RP ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD hastily_RR ._. 
'_" No_UH ._. 
And_CC I_PPIS1 'm_VBM very_RG glad_JJ you_PPY 've_VH0 finished_VVN the_AT job_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ was_VBDZ that_DD1 odd_JJ note_NN1 in_II Nick_NP1 's_GE voice_NN1 ?_? 
It_PPH1 did_VDD n't_XX sound_VVI in_II the_AT least_RRT like_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" Me_PPIO1 too_RR ._. 
You_PPY were_VBDR right_RR knowing_VVG the_AT background_NN1 to_II the_AT industry_NN1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 tremendous_JJ help_NN1 ._. 
Anyway_RR ..._... 
'_" '_GE Harriet_NP1 have_VH0 you_PPY seen_VVN a_AT1 newspaper_NN1 today_RT ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 interrupted_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 laughed_VVD shortly_RR ._. 
'_" You_PPY must_VM be_VBI joking_VVG !_! 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 been_VBN up_II21 to_II22 my_APPGE eyes_NN2 in_II mannequins_NN2 and_CC haute_NN121 couture_NN122 ._. 
'_" '_GE Well_RR I_PPIS1 think_VV0 you_PPY should_VM ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 frowned_VVD ,_, feeling_VVG his_APPGE discomfort_NN1 with_IW her_APPGE pores_NN2 as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 hearing_VVG it_PPH1 in_II his_APPGE voice_NN1 ._. 
'_" Why_RRQ ?_? 
Someone_PN1 else_RR has_VHZ n't_XX done_VDN my_APPGE story_NN1 have_VH0 they_PPHS2 ?_? 
Or_CC ,_, oh_UH no_UH !_! 
Paul_NP1 has_VHZ n't_XX decided_VVN to_TO fold_VVI Focus_NN1 Now_RT before_CS it_PPH1 's_VBZ even_RR off_II the_AT ground_NN1 ,_, has_VHZ he_PPHS1 ?_? 
'_" '_" No_UH no_UH nothing_PN1 like_II that_DD1 ._. 
'_" '_" Then_RT what_DDQ ?_? 
Nick_VV0 my_APPGE money_NN1 is_VBZ running_VVG out_RP ..._... 
'_" She_PPHS1 fumbled_VVD in_II her_APPGE pocket_NN1 for_IF more_DAR change_NN1 but_CCB before_CS she_PPHS1 could_VM get_VVI in_II it_PPH1 into_II the_AT coin_NN1 slot_NN1 she_PPHS1 heard_VVD the_AT click_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Nick_NP1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD urgently_RR but_CCB it_PPH1 was_VBDZ too_RG late_JJ ._. 
The_AT line_NN1 was_VBDZ dead_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 swore_VVD ,_, banged_VVD down_RP the_AT receiver_NN1 and_CC stood_VVD staring_VVG at_II it_PPH1 ._. 
What_DDQ the_AT hell_NN1 had_VHD he_PPHS1 meant_VVN ?_? 
Should_VM she_PPHS1 try_VVI and_CC get_VVI him_PPHO1 back_RP again_RT or_CC buy_VV0 a_AT1 newspaper_NN1 first_MD and_CC try_VV0 to_TO find_VVI out_RP what_DDQ in_II the_AT world_NN1 he_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN talking_VVG about_II ?_? 
A_AT1 cloud_NN1 of_IO Gauloise_NP1 smoke_NN1 wafted_VVD past_II her_APPGE ear_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 became_VVD aware_JJ of_IO a_AT1 man_NN1 standing_VVG behind_II her_PPHO1 ,_, stamping_VVG his_APPGE feet_NN2 as_CSA he_PPHS1 waited_VVD with_IW barely_RR concealed_JJ impatience_NN1 for_IF the_AT telephone_NN1 ._. 
His_APPGE presence_NN1 made_VVD up_RP her_APPGE mind_NN1 for_IF her_PPHO1 and_CC she_PPHS1 turned_VVD ,_, brushing_VVG past_II him_PPHO1 and_CC heading_VVG towards_II a_AT1 newspaper_NN1 vendor_NN1 who_PNQS sat_VVD shivering_VVG behind_II his_APPGE stall_NN1 at_II the_AT nearby_JJ entrance_NN1 to_II a_AT1 Metro_NP1 station_NN1 ._. 
All_DB the_AT newspapers_NN2 on_II the_AT front_NN1 of_IO the_AT stall_NN1 were_VBDR French_JJ and_CC Harriet_NP1 cursed_VVD herself_PPX1 for_IF not_XX being_VBG a_AT1 better_JJR linguist_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD had_VHN every_AT1 opportunity_NN1 to_TO be_VBI ,_, for_IF heaven_NN1 's_GE sake_NN1 ,_, but_CCB she_PPHS1 'd_VHD never_RR worked_VVN hard_RR enough_RR at_II it_PPH1 and_CC now_RT she_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX feel_VVI like_II struggling_VVG with_IW a_AT1 foreign_JJ language_NN1 to_TO search_VVI for_IF an_AT1 item_NN1 when_CS she_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX even_RR know_VVI what_DDQ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ looking_VVG for_IF ._. 
But_CCB tucked_VVD away_RL at_II the_AT back_NN1 of_IO the_AT stall_NN1 were_VBDR some_DD English_NN1 and_CC American_JJ newspapers_NN2 ._. 
Yesterday_RT 's_GE ?_? 
No_UH ,_, praise_NN1 be_VBI ,_, today_RT 's_VBZ the_AT English_JJ ones_NN2 ,_, anyway_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 pointed_VVD to_II one_MC1 and_CC pulled_VVD out_RP her_APPGE remaining_JJ change_NN1 to_TO pay_VVI for_IF it_PPH1 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 retreated_VVD into_II the_AT entrance_NN1 to_II the_AT Metro_NP1 out_II21 of_II22 the_AT biting_JJ wind_NN1 and_CC opened_VVD it_PPH1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 saw_VVD the_AT story_NN1 at_RR21 once_RR22 ._. 
The_AT photograph_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO leap_VVI off_II the_AT page_NN1 to_TO hit_VVI her_PPHO1 ._. 
Daddy_NN1 ._. 
Mom_NN1 ._. 
And_CC ..._... that_DD1 man_NN1 ..._... 
Unexpectedly_RR Harriet_NP1 began_VVD to_TO tremble_VVI ._. 
'_" RETURNED_VVN FROM_II THE_AT DEAD_JJ !_! 
FINANCIER_NN1 FAXED_VVD HIS_APPGE OWN_DA DEATH_NN1 ,_, WOMAN_NN1 ALLEGES_VVZ ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 inched_VVD back_RP against_II the_AT wall_NN1 ,_, part_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE wanting_JJ to_TO find_VVI some_DD private_JJ place_NN1 ,_, yet_RR knowing_VVG she_PPHS1 would_VM not_XX could_VM not_XX move_VVI from_II this_DD1 spot_NN1 until_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD read_VVN what_DDQ the_AT paper_NN1 had_VHD to_TO say_VVI ._. 
As_CSA she_PPHS1 finished_VVD her_APPGE breathing_NN1 was_VBDZ ragged_JJ ,_, her_APPGE eyes_NN2 darting_VVG from_II the_AT newsprint_NN1 to_TO stare_VVI unseeingly_RR at_II the_AT people_NN pushing_VVG past_II her_PPHO1 into_II the_AT Metro_NP1 and_CC back_RP to_II the_AT newsprint_NN1 again_RT ._. 
In_II the_AT street_NN1 the_AT traffic_NN1 still_RR roared_VVD past_RL ,_, a_AT1 ceaseless_JJ thunder_NN1 interspersed_VVN with_IW the_AT honking_NN1 of_IO horns_NN2 ,_, but_CCB she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ no_RR21 longer_RR22 aware_JJ of_IO it_PPH1 ._. 
Even_RR the_AT precious_JJ spools_NN2 of_IO film_NN1 in_II the_AT camera_NN1 slung_VVD around_RP her_APPGE neck_NN1 and_CC tucked_VVN into_II the_AT pockets_NN2 of_IO her_APPGE jacket_NN1 were_VBDR forgotten_VVN ._. 
They_PPHS2 might_VM have_VHI belonged_VVN ,_, all_DB of_IO them_PPHO2 ,_, to_II another_DD1 world_NN1 ,_, another_DD1 life_NN1 ._. 
Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ,_, her_APPGE father_NN1 's_GE former_DA partner_NN1 ,_, was_VBDZ alive_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 hardly_RR remembered_VVD him_PPHO1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 shadowy_JJ figure_NN1 from_II the_AT past_NN1 whose_DDQGE name_NN1 was_VBDZ scarcely_RR ever_RR mentioned_VVN except_CS on_II those_DD2 rare_JJ occasions_NN2 when_CS they_PPHS2 spoke_VVD of_IO the_AT accident_NN1 ,_, that_DD1 terrible_JJ accident_NN1 that_CST had_VHD claimed_VVN the_AT lives_NN2 of_IO him_PPHO1 and_CC her_APPGE mother_NN1 when_CS Harriet_NP1 was_VBDZ only_RR four_MC years_NNT2 old_JJ ._. 
As_II21 for_II22 the_AT financial_JJ crisis_NN1 they_PPHS2 had_VHD gone_VVN through_RP ,_, of_IO which_DDQ she_PPHS1 suspected_VVD Greg_NP1 was_VBDZ the_AT root_NN1 cause_NN1 ,_, that_DD1 was_VBDZ never_RR spoken_VVN of_IO at_RR21 all_RR22 ._. 
The_AT whole_JJ episode_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN so_RG horrendous_JJ ,_, so_RG traumatic_JJ ,_, that_CST her_APPGE father_NN1 had_VHD chosen_VVN to_TO wipe_VVI the_AT board_NN1 clean_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 on_II a_AT1 superficial_JJ level_NN1 ,_, at_RR21 least_RR22 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 pressed_VVD a_AT1 hand_NN1 to_II her_APPGE mouth_NN1 and_CC closed_VVD her_APPGE eyes_NN2 ._. 
The_AT street_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO be_VBI full_JJ of_IO perfume_NN1 now_RT ,_, wafting_VVG around_II her_PPHO1 in_II the_AT biting_JJ wind_NN1 the_AT perfume_NN1 that_CST was_VBDZ the_AT most_RGT evocative_JJ memory_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD of_IO her_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 haunting_JJ perfume_NN1 ,_, light_JJ and_CC teasing_JJ and_CC sweet_JJ ,_, a_AT1 perfume_NN1 that_CST smelled_VVD a_RR21 little_RR22 like_II a_AT1 summer_NNT1 garden_NN1 at_II dusk_NNT1 ,_, a_AT1 perfume_NN1 ,_, the_AT memory_NN1 of_IO which_DDQ had_VHD possessed_VVN the_AT power_NN1 to_TO bring_VVI tears_NN2 to_II her_APPGE eyes_NN2 long_RR ,_, long_RR after_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD forgotten_VVN how_RRQ to_TO conjure_VVI up_RP the_AT image_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE mother_NN1 's_GE face_NN1 ._. 
Mom_NN1 oh_UH ,_, Mom_NN1 why_RRQ did_VDD you_PPY go_VVI away_RL ?_? 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD cried_VVN it_PPH1 into_II her_APPGE pillow_NN1 at_II night_NNT1 ,_, sobbing_VVG with_IW the_AT vain_JJ child_NN1 's_GE hope_NN1 that_CST tears_NN2 would_VM somehow_RR magically_RR make_VVI it_PPH1 all_DB come_VV0 right_RR ,_, that_CST in_II the_AT morning_NNT1 her_APPGE mother_NN1 would_VM be_VBI there_RL ._. 
But_CCB of_RR21 course_RR22 she_PPHS1 never_RR was_VBDZ ._. 
Her_APPGE mother_NN1 had_VHD died_VVN in_II an_AT1 explosion_NN1 on_II a_AT1 luxury_JJ yacht_NN1 ,_, they_PPHS2 had_VHD explained_VVN to_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
Gradually_RR she_PPHS1 had_VHD come_VVN to_II terms_NN2 with_IW it_PPH1 ,_, accepted_VVD it_PPH1 as_II a_AT1 fact_NN1 of_IO life_NN1 ,_, though_CS the_AT grief_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN longer_JJR in_II going_VVG and_CC the_AT sadness_NN1 was_VBDZ still_RR sometimes_RT there_RL ,_, an_AT1 echo_NN1 in_II the_AT night_NNT1 ._. 
But_CCB now_RT ..._... 
If_CS Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 was_VBDZ alive_JJ then_RT was_VBDZ it_PPH1 possible_JJ ..._... was_VBDZ there_RL the_AT chance_NN1 that_CST it_PPH1 was_VBDZ in_II any_DD way_NN1 possible_JJ that_CST her_APPGE mother_NN1 was_VBDZ alive_JJ too_RR ?_? 
The_AT enormity_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 rocked_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
For_IF long_JJ minutes_NNT2 she_PPHS1 stood_VVD there_RL ,_, her_APPGE thoughts_NN2 not_XX so_RG much_DA1 running_JJ circles_NN2 as_CSA buffeting_VVG chaotically_RR ._. 
It_PPH1 made_VVD no_AT sense_NN1 none_PN yet_RR here_RL in_II black_JJ and_CC white_NN1 was_VBDZ proof_NN1 that_CST nothing_PN1 was_VBDZ the_AT way_NN1 it_PPH1 had_VHD seemed_VVN ._. 
For_IF the_AT first_MD time_NNT1 in_II years_NNT2 Harriet_NP1 was_VBDZ overwhelmed_VVN by_II a_AT1 wave_NN1 of_IO homesickness_NN1 ,_, and_CC not_XX now_RT for_IF New_NP1 York_NP1 ,_, but_II21 for_II22 the_AT haven_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE London_NP1 flat_NN1 ,_, the_AT bolt-hole_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD made_VVN her_PPHO1 very_RG own_DA ._. 
She_PPHS1 folded_VVD the_AT newspaper_NN1 roughly_RR ,_, thrust_VV0 it_PPH1 into_II her_APPGE bag_NN1 and_CC walked_VVD zombie-like_JJ into_II the_AT Metro_NP1 ._. 
Get_VV0 home_RL as_RG quickly_RR as_CSA possible_JJ ._. 
Suddenly_RR it_PPH1 was_VBDZ all_DB that_CST mattered_VVD ._. 
Get_VV0 home_RL ._. 
Then_RT perhaps_RR she_PPHS1 could_VM think_VVI things_NN2 through_II and_CC decide_VVI what_DDQ to_TO do_VDI ._. 
Sally_NP1 Varna_NP1 stepped_VVD out_II21 of_II22 her_APPGE bath_NN1 ,_, reluctant_JJ to_TO leave_VVI the_AT froth_NN1 of_IO delicately_RR scented_JJ bubbles_NN2 ,_, reached_VVN for_IF one_MC1 of_IO the_AT enormous_JJ pink_JJ towels_NN2 the_AT maid_NN1 had_VHD laid_VVN out_RP ready_JJ for_IF her_PPHO1 and_CC wrapped_VVN herself_PPX1 in_II it_PPH1 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 padded_VVD across_RL to_II a_AT1 low_JJ stool_NN1 and_CC sat_VVD down_RP ,_, surveying_VVG herself_PPX1 in_II the_AT mirror_NN1 that_CST lined_VVD her_APPGE bathroom_NN1 walls_NN2 on_II two_MC sides_NN2 ._. 
The_AT face_NN1 that_CST looked_VVD back_RP at_II her_PPHO1 was_VBDZ smooth_JJ ,_, slightly_RR flushed_VVN from_II the_AT warmth_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE bath_NN1 ,_, certainly_RR not_XX a_AT1 face_NN1 that_CST looked_VVD its_APPGE forty-six_MC years_NNT2 ._. 
Even_CS21 when_CS22 made_VVN up_RP with_IW the_AT finest_JJT cosmetics_NN2 money_NN1 could_VM buy_VVI it_PPH1 would_VM never_RR be_VBI beautiful_JJ ,_, but_CCB still_RR ..._... not_XX bad_JJ for_IF an_AT1 ugly_JJ duckling_NN1 ,_, Sally_NP1 thought_VVD ,_, smiling_VVG wryly_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 lifted_VVD one_MC1 hand_NN1 and_CC pushed_VVD aside_RL the_AT fair_JJ ,_, highlighted_VVD hair_NN1 which_DDQ skimmed_VVD her_APPGE ears_NN2 ._. 
Yes_UH ,_, the_AT tiny_JJ tucks_NN2 had_VHD almost_RR gone_VVN now_RT ,_, just_RR as_CSA the_AT surgeon_NN1 had_VHD promised_VVN they_PPHS2 would_VM ._. 
No-one_PN1 need_VM ever_RR know_VVI she_PPHS1 had_VHD had_VHN the_AT facelift_NN1 if_CS she_PPHS1 chose_VVD not_XX to_TO tell_VVI them_PPHO2 ._. 
That_DD1 was_VBDZ why_RRQ it_PPH1 was_VBDZ so_RG sensible_JJ to_TO have_VHI it_PPH1 done_VDN early_RR ,_, before_CS the_AT little_JJ lines_NN2 and_CC pouches_NN2 became_VVD obvious_JJ ._. 
And_CC Sally_NP1 had_VHD always_RR prided_VVN herself_PPX1 on_II being_VBG sensible_JJ ,_, if_CS nothing_PN1 else_RR ._. 
Sensible_JJ Sally_NP1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 '_GE the_AT sensible_JJ one_PN1 '_GE ._. 
That_DD1 was_VBDZ how_RRQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN known_VVN as_II a_AT1 child_NN1 when_RRQ people_NN had_VHD contrasted_VVN her_PPHO1 with_IW her_APPGE sister_NN1 Paula_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 is_VBZ very_RG clever_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 has_VHZ such_DA a_AT1 good_JJ head_NN1 on_II her_APPGE shoulders_NN2 ,_, '_" they_PPHS2 had_VHD said_VVN ,_, when_RRQ what_DDQ they_PPHS2 really_RR meant_VVD was_VBDZ that_CST whilst_CS Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 beauty_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ really_RR very_RG plain_JJ but_CCB they_PPHS2 had_VHD to_TO find_VVI something_PN1 good_JJ to_TO say_VVI about_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
They_PPHS2 had_VHD meant_VVN it_PPH1 kindly_RR ,_, she_PPHS1 knew_VVD ,_, but_CCB it_PPH1 had_VHD hurt_VVN all_DB the_AT same_DA ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD n't_XX wanted_VVN to_TO be_VBI sensible_JJ or_CC clever_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD wanted_VVN to_TO be_VBI beautiful_JJ like_II Paula_NP1 ,_, would_VM have_VHI traded_VVN everything_PN1 to_TO be_VBI just_RR a_RR21 little_RR22 like_II the_AT sister_NN1 whose_DDQGE stunning_JJ good_JJ looks_NN2 had_VHD the_AT power_NN1 to_TO attract_VVI and_CC mesmerise_NN1 wherever_RRQV she_PPHS1 went_VVD ._. 
But_CCB where_RRQ Paula_NP1 's_GE hair_NN1 had_VHD shone_VVN and_CC bounced_VVN as_CS21 if_CS22 it_PPH1 had_VHD caught_VVN some_DD of_IO the_AT morning_NNT1 's_GE sunlight_NN1 her_APPGE own_DA was_VBDZ straight_JJ and_CC mouse_NN1 coloured_VVN ,_, where_CS Paula_NP1 's_GE eyes_NN2 were_VBDR the_AT clearest_JJT ,_, sharpest_JJT green_NN1 hers_PPGE were_VBDR muddied_VVN to_II a_AT1 very_RG ordinary_JJ shade_NN1 of_IO hazel_NN1 ._. 
Her_APPGE features_NN2 were_VBDR similar_JJ yet_RR somehow_RR blunted_JJ ,_, her_APPGE body_NN1 stockier_JJR not_XX fat_JJ yet_RR somehow_RR altogether_RR larger_JJR so_CS21 that_CS22 beside_II Paula_NP1 she_PPHS1 always_RR felt_VVD clumsy_JJ in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 being_VBG a_AT1 full_JJ four_MC inches_NNU2 shorter_JJR and_CC almost_RR two_MC years_NNT2 the_AT younger_JJR ._. 
'_GE Mummy_NN1 ,_, why_RRQ do_VD0 n't_XX I_PPIS1 look_VVI like_II Paula_NP1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 had_VHD asked_VVN ,_, staring_VVG wretchedly_RR at_II her_APPGE five-year-old_NN1 reflection_NN1 in_II the_AT mirror_NN1 ,_, but_CCB her_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, herself_PPX1 slightly_RR bemused_JJ by_II the_AT young_JJ beauty_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD produced_VVN ,_, had_VHD been_VBN unable_JK to_TO give_VVI her_PPHO1 any_DD satisfactory_JJ answer_NN1 ._. 
As_II the_AT girls_NN2 had_VHD grown_VVN older_JJR things_NN2 had_VHD not_XX improved_VVN ._. 
No_RGQV31 matter_RGQV32 how_RGQV33 hard_RR she_PPHS1 tried_VVD to_TO make_VVI the_AT most_DAT of_IO herself_PPX1 Sally_NP1 had_VHD always_RR been_VBN aware_JJ that_CST she_PPHS1 could_VM not_XX hope_VVI to_TO rival_VVI Paula_NP1 and_CC the_AT knowledge_NN1 had_VHD damaged_VVN her_APPGE self-confidence_NN1 so_CS21 that_CS22 she_PPHS1 always_RR lived_VVN with_IW the_AT feeling_NN1 that_CST people_NN on_II meeting_VVG her_PPHO1 for_IF the_AT first_MD time_NNT1 would_VM exclaim_VVI behind_RL after_II back_NN1 :_: '_GE Paula_NP1 's_GE sister_NN1 ?_? 
That_DD1 plain_JJ little_JJ thing_NN1 ?_? 
Goodness_NN1 me_PPIO1 ,_, she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ in_II the_AT back_NN1 row_NN1 when_RRQ looks_NN2 were_VBDR handed_VVN out_RP was_VBDZ n't_XX she_PPHS1 !_! 
'_GE The_AT fact_NN1 that_CST very_RG few_DA2 other_JJ girls_NN2 she_PPHS1 knew_VVD could_VM hold_VVI a_AT1 candle_NN1 to_II Paula_NP1 did_VDD not_XX help_VVI much_DA1 either_RR ._. 
They_PPHS2 did_VDD n't_XX have_VHI to_TO live_VVI with_IW this_DD1 goddess_NN1 ,_, they_PPHS2 did_VDD n't_XX have_VHI to_TO compete_VVI with_IW the_AT legend_NN1 ._. 
In_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 this_DD1 ,_, Sally_NP1 had_VHD adored_VVN Paula_NP1 ._. 
When_CS other_JJ girls_NN2 ,_, jealous_JJ of_IO her_APPGE looks_NN2 and_CC the_AT doors_NN2 they_PPHS2 opened_VVD for_IF her_PPHO1 ,_, jealous_JJ especially_RR of_IO the_AT way_NN1 the_AT boys_NN2 flocked_VVD after_II her_PPHO1 ,_, made_VVD spiteful_JJ remarks_NN2 ,_, Sally_NP1 had_VHD always_RR been_VBN her_APPGE fiercest_JJT champion_NN1 ._. 
No_PN121 one_PN122 had_VHD wanted_VVN to_TO believe_VVI that_CST Paula_NP1 's_GE beauty_NN1 went_VVD right_RR through_II her_PPHO1 more_DAR than_CSN Sally_NP1 did_VDD for_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 shining_JJ golden_JJ idol_NN1 as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 a_AT1 sister_NN1 and_CC it_PPH1 had_VHD been_VBN a_AT1 shock_NN1 to_II Sally_NP1 when_RRQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD at_RR21 last_RR22 been_VBN forced_VVN to_TO concede_VVI ,_, in_RR21 private_RR22 at_RR21 least_RR22 ,_, that_CST the_AT other_JJ girls_NN2 might_VM have_VHI been_VBN right_JJ in_II the_AT accusations_NN2 they_PPHS2 made_VVD ._. 
Sally_NP1 stood_VVD up_RP ,_, letting_VVG the_AT towel_NN1 drop_VVI and_CC shrugging_VVG on_II a_AT1 silk_NN1 wrap_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 clung_VVD slightly_RR to_II her_APPGE still-damp_JJ skin_NN1 and_CC again_RT she_PPHS1 surveyed_VVD her_APPGE image_NN1 in_II the_AT mirror_NN1 ,_, this_DD1 time_NNT1 full-length_RR ._. 
Years_NNT2 of_IO dieting_VVG and_CC exercise_NN1 had_VHD banished_VVN that_CST slight_JJ stodginess_NN1 for_RR21 ever_RR22 ;_; now_RT her_APPGE body_NN1 looked_VVD lithe_JJ and_CC firm_NN1 ,_, yet_RR still_RR blessed_VVN with_IW more_DAR curves_NN2 than_CSN Paula_NP1 's_VHZ had_VHN ever_RR been_VBN ,_, as_CSA much_RR a_AT1 denial_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE years_NNT2 as_CSA her_APPGE face_NN1 ._. 
In_II some_DD ways_NN2 those_DD2 days_NNT2 when_RRQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD lived_VVN in_II Paula_NP1 's_GE shadow_NN1 seemed_VVD a_AT1 very_RG long_JJ time_NNT1 ago_RA ,_, in_II others_NN2 they_PPHS2 might_VM have_VHI been_VBN just_RR yesterday_RT ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD never_RR been_VBN able_JK to_TO equal_VVI her_APPGE sister_NN1 's_GE matchless_JJ beauty_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 knew_VVD ,_, but_CCB at_RR21 least_RR22 she_PPHS1 presented_VVD the_AT world_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 fair_JJ imitation_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 ._. 
And_CC she_PPHS1 had_VHD everything_PN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD ever_RR dreamed_VVN of_IO more_DAR ._. 
This_DD1 house_NN1 on_II Central_JJ Park_NN1 South_ND1 ,_, a_AT1 ranch_NN1 in_II Colorado_NP1 ,_, a_AT1 home_NN1 in_II Montego_NP1 Bay_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 private_JJ jet_NN1 at_II her_APPGE disposal_NN1 ,_, the_AT wherewithal_NN1 to_TO buy_VVI anything_PN1 which_DDQ took_VVD her_APPGE fancy_NN1 ._. 
Not_XX bad_JJ for_IF a_AT1 girl_NN1 who_PNQS had_VHD grown_VVN up_RP on_II a_AT1 council_NN1 estate_NN1 ._. 
Most_DAT important_JJ of_IO all_DB ,_, she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ married_JJ to_II the_AT man_NN1 who_PNQS had_VHD been_VBN Paula_NP1 's_GE husband_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ the_AT final_JJ proof_NN1 that_CST perhaps_RR ,_, after_II all_DB ,_, she_PPHS1 had_VHD not_XX been_VBN as_RG inferior_JJ to_II her_APPGE sister_NN1 as_CSA she_PPHS1 had_VHD imagined_VVN ._. 
Only_RR one_MC1 shadow_NN1 lay_VVD over_II Sally_NP1 's_GE life_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 secret_JJ shadow_NN1 that_CST none_PN of_IO the_AT luxuries_NN2 she_PPHS1 enjoyed_VVD could_VM quite_RR banish_VVI ._. 
For_IF a_AT1 moment_NN1 it_PPH1 hovered_VVD over_RP her_APPGE thoughts_NN2 then_RT ,_, with_IW an_AT1 ease_NN1 born_VVN of_IO long_JJ practice_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 pushed_VVD it_PPH1 away_RL and_CC went_VVD into_II her_APPGE dressing_NN1 room_NN1 ._. 
Tonight_RT she_PPHS1 and_CC Hugo_NP1 were_VBDR dining_VVG with_IW an_AT1 important_JJ senator_NN1 who_PNQS generally_RR included_VVN show_NN1 business_NN1 personalities_NN2 among_II his_APPGE guests_NN2 and_CC she_PPHS1 had_VHD not_XX yet_RR decided_VVN what_DDQ to_TO wear_VVI ._. 
She_PPHS1 crossed_VVD to_II one_MC1 of_IO the_AT racks_NN2 which_DDQ lined_VVD the_AT watered_JJ silk_NN1 walls_NN2 ,_, her_APPGE feet_NN2 sinking_VVG into_II the_AT deep_JJ cream_NN1 carpet_NN1 ,_, and_CC took_VVD out_RP a_AT1 black_JJ gown_NN1 ,_, holding_VVG it_PPH1 against_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
The_AT neck_NN1 was_VBDZ high_JJ and_CC round_JJ ,_, the_AT sleeves_NN2 decorously_RR straight_RR to_II the_AT wrists_NN2 ._. 
But_CCB at_II the_AT back_NN1 the_AT bodice_NN1 was_VBDZ slit_VVN from_II collar_NN1 to_II midriff_NN1 and_CC the_AT skirt_NN1 was_VBDZ daringly_RR short_JJ ._. 
Worn_VVN with_IW her_APPGE Van_NP1 Cleef_NP1 diamond_NN1 earbobs_NN2 and_CC bracelet_NN1 it_PPH1 would_VM look_VVI quite_RG stunning_JJ ._. 
Yes_UH ,_, she_PPHS1 thought_VVD she_PPHS1 would_VM wear_VVI the_AT black_JJ or_CC perhaps_RR the_AT strawberry_NN1 crushed_JJ velvet_NN1 ..._... 
The_AT sound_NN1 of_IO someone_PN1 entering_VVG her_APPGE bedroom_NN1 ,_, which_DDQ lay_VVD beyond_II the_AT dressing_NN1 room_NN1 ,_, made_VVD Sally_NP1 turn_NN1 ,_, still_RR holding_VVG the_AT dress_NN1 against_II her_PPHO1 and_CC frowning_VVG with_IW annoyance_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD instructed_VVN the_AT maids_NN2 not_XX to_TO disturb_VVI her_PPHO1 for_CS she_PPHS1 valued_VVD her_APPGE privacy_NN1 and_CC having_VHG staff_NN constantly_RR on_II hand_NN1 was_VBDZ one_MC1 of_IO the_AT things_NN2 she_PPHS1 had_VHD found_VVN most_DAT difficult_JJ to_TO become_VVI accustomed_JJ to_TO ._. 
Very_RG nice_JJ to_TO be_VBI able_JK to_TO step_VVI out_II21 of_II22 used_JJ underwear_NN1 and_CC know_VV0 it_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI laundered_VVN and_CC returned_VVN to_II its_APPGE drawer_NN1 pressed_VVN and_CC scented_JJ ,_, even_RR better_RRR never_RR to_TO have_VHI to_TO worry_VVI about_II clearing_VVG a_AT1 table_NN1 or_CC washing_VVG up_RP ,_, but_CCB nevertheless_RR there_EX was_VBDZ something_PN1 vaguely_RR disconcerting_JJ about_II maids_NN2 who_PNQS went_VVD silently_RR ,_, sneakily_RR about_II their_APPGE duties_NN2 under_II her_APPGE very_JJ nose_NN1 ._. 
'_" Who_PNQS is_VBZ it_PPH1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 called_VVD a_RR21 little_RR22 sharply_RR ._. 
The_AT door_NN1 to_II the_AT dressing_NN1 room_NN1 opened_VVD and_CC to_II her_APPGE surprise_NN1 she_PPHS1 saw_VVD that_CST it_PPH1 was_VBDZ Hugo_NP1 ._. 
Her_APPGE eyebrows_NN2 ,_, which_DDQ she_PPHS1 darkened_VVD artificially_RR so_CS21 that_CS22 they_PPHS2 no_RR21 longer_RR22 merged_VVN into_II her_APPGE skin_NN1 ,_, lifted_VVD slightly_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD not_XX expected_VVN him_PPHO1 home_RL for_IF at_RR21 least_RR22 another_DD1 hour_NNT1 ._. 
At_II this_DD1 time_NNT1 of_IO day_NNT1 he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ usually_RR still_RR at_II his_APPGE office_NN1 in_II the_AT 550_MC building_NN1 on_II Seventh_NP1 Avenue_NNL1 ._. 
'_GE Hugo_NP1 !_! '_" she_PPHS1 exclaimed_VVD ._. 
'_" What_DDQ are_VBR you_PPY doing_VDG home_RL so_RG early_RR ?_? 
'_" He_PPHS1 came_VVD into_II the_AT dressing_NN1 room_NN1 and_CC closed_VVD the_AT door_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 middle-aged_JJ man_NN1 of_IO medium_JJ height_NN1 wearing_VVG a_AT1 grey_JJ suit_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 white_JJ roll-neck_JJ shirt_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT as_CSA he_PPHS1 turned_VVD towards_II her_PPHO1 the_AT overhead_JJ lights_NN2 that_CST she_PPHS1 had_VHD switched_VVN on_II21 to_II22 look_NN1 through_II her_APPGE dresses_NN2 shone_VVD directly_RR onto_II his_APPGE face_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 noticed_VVD how_RGQ pale_JJ and_CC drawn_VVN he_PPHS1 looked_VVD ,_, lines_NN2 that_CST were_VBDR usually_RR unnoticeable_JJ etched_VVN between_II nose_NN1 and_CC mouth_NN1 ,_, eyes_NN2 almost_RR feverishly_RR bright_JJ ._. 
'_" Are_VBR you_PPY all_RR21 right_RR22 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_" You_PPY 're_VBR not_XX ill_JJ ?_? 
'_" He_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX answer_VVI ,_, just_RR stood_VVD there_RL looking_VVG at_II her_PPHO1 as_CS21 if_CS22 trying_VVG to_TO make_VVI up_RP his_APPGE mind_NN1 how_RRQ to_TO begin_VVI ._. 
'_GE Hugo_NP1 !_! 
'_" She_PPHS1 took_VVD an_AT1 anxious_JJ step_NN1 towards_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 is_VBZ alive_JJ ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
His_APPGE words_NN2 stopped_VVD her_PPHO1 in_II her_APPGE tracks_NN2 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ did_VDD you_PPY say_VVI ?_? 
'_" '_GE Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 is_VBZ alive_JJ ._. 
He_PPHS1 's_VHZ been_VBN living_VVG in_II Australia_NP1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 did_VDD n't_XX die_VVI on_II the_AT Lorelei_NP1 ._. 
The_AT whole_JJ damned_JJ thing_NN1 must_VM have_VHI been_VBN a_AT1 fake_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH my_APPGE God_NP1 ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 know_VV0 ._. 
I_PPIS1 could_VM n't_XX believe_VVI it_PPH1 either_RR ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 've_VH0 had_VHN the_AT story_NN1 checked_VVN out_RP ,_, Sally_NP1 ._. 
There_EX is_VBZ no_RR21 doubt_RR22 it_PPH1 's_VBZ true_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 had_VHD to_TO come_VVI home_RL and_CC tell_VVI you_PPY immediately_RR ._. 
Because_CS you_PPY realise_VV0 what_DDQ it_PPH1 means_VVZ ,_, do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY ?_? 
If_CS Greg_NP1 is_VBZ alive_JJ then_RT the_AT chances_NN2 are_VBR Paula_NP1 is_VBZ alive_JJ too_RR ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH my_APPGE God_NP1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD again_RT ._. 
The_AT room_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO have_VHI gone_VVN dark_NN1 ,_, as_CS21 if_CS22 someone_PN1 had_VHD turned_VVN off_II the_AT lights_NN2 ,_, and_CC she_PPHS1 wondered_VVD if_CS she_PPHS1 might_VM be_VBI going_VVGK to_TO faint_VVI ._. 
She_PPHS1 stood_VVD frozen_JJ ,_, still_RR clutching_VVG the_AT black_JJ dress_NN1 against_II herself_PPX1 ,_, looking_VVG at_II her_APPGE husband_NN1 and_CC seeing_VVG only_RR her_APPGE world_NN1 crumbling_VVG around_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD always_RR known_VVN this_DD1 moment_NN1 would_VM come_VVI one_MC1 day_NNT1 ._. 
Now_RT it_PPH1 had_VHD arrived_VVN and_CC still_RR Sally_NP1 knew_VVD she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ no_AT more_RGR prepared_JJ for_IF it_PPH1 than_CSN she_PPHS1 had_VHD ever_RR been_VBN ._. 
It_PPH1 had_VHD begun_VVN to_TO snow_VVI in_II London_NP1 ._. 
The_AT first_MD great_JJ white_JJ flakes_NN2 had_VHD melted_VVN on_II the_AT pavements_NN2 ,_, now_RT it_PPH1 was_VBDZ falling_VVG thicker_JJR and_CC faster_RRR ,_, building_VVG up_RP on_II the_AT window_NN1 ledges_NN2 and_CC in_II the_AT cricks_NN2 and_CC crannies_NN2 ,_, turning_VVG to_TO slush_VVI on_II the_AT roads_NN2 as_II the_AT traffic_NN1 churned_VVD through_II it_PPH1 ._. 
In_II her_APPGE small_JJ workroom_NN1 on_II the_AT top_JJ floor_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 crumbling_JJ old_JJ warehouse_NN1 in_II Whitechapel_NP1 Theresa_NP1 Arnold_NP1 shivered_VVD and_CC turned_VVD on_II another_DD1 bar_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE portable_JJ gas_NN1 fire_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX really_RR afford_VVI it_PPH1 and_CC when_RRQ she_PPHS1 needed_VVD a_AT1 new_JJ cylinder_NN1 it_PPH1 had_VHD to_TO be_VBI humped_VVN up_RP three_MC flights_NN2 of_IO stairs_NN2 ,_, always_RR a_AT1 nuisance_NN1 for_IF which_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD to_TO enlist_VVI the_AT help_NN1 of_IO one_MC1 of_IO her_APPGE boyfriends_NN2 ,_, but_CCB when_RRQ she_PPHS1 got_VVD cold_JJ Theresa_NP1 's_GE fingers_NN2 turned_VVD numb_JJ ,_, white_JJ ,_, bloodless_JJ lumps_NN2 that_CST no_RR21 longer_RR22 seemed_VVD to_TO belong_VVI to_II her_APPGE hands_NN2 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 could_VM not_XX work_VVI properly_RR and_CC it_PPH1 was_VBDZ imperative_JJ she_PPHS1 worked_VVD or_CC her_APPGE new_JJ collection_NN1 would_VM never_RR be_VBI ready_JJ on_II time_NNT1 ._. 
Theresa_NP1 rubbed_VVD her_APPGE hands_NN2 together_RL to_TO bring_VVI some_DD life_NN1 back_RP into_II them_PPHO2 and_CC bent_VVN over_II the_AT sheets_NN2 of_IO paper_NN1 laid_VVN out_RP on_II her_APPGE work_NN1 table_NN1 ,_, trying_VVG to_TO forget_VVI the_AT cold_JJ and_CC concentrate_VVI on_II her_APPGE designs_NN2 ._. 
They_PPHS2 had_VHD to_TO be_VBI good_JJ not_XX just_RR good_JJ but_CCB sensational_JJ or_CC she_PPHS1 would_VM let_VVI everyone_PN1 down_RP ,_, all_DB those_DD2 who_PNQS believed_VVD in_II her_PPHO1 her_APPGE small_JJ workforce_NN1 of_IO pattern_NN1 cutters_NN2 and_CC outworkers_NN2 ,_, the_AT friends_NN2 from_II art_NN1 school_NN1 who_PNQS dropped_VVD in_RP to_TO lend_VVI their_APPGE help_NN1 and_CC support_NN1 ,_, and_CC most_DAT of_IO all_DB her_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, who_PNQS had_VHD put_VVN her_APPGE house_NN1 up_RP as_CSA collateral_NN1 for_IF the_AT bank_NN1 loan_NN1 that_CST had_VHD set_VVN her_PPHO1 up_RP and_CC enabled_VVN her_PPHO1 to_TO get_VVI started_VVN ._. 
Theresa_NP1 sighed_VVD ,_, the_AT cold_NN1 depressing_VVG her_PPHO1 and_CC quenching_VVG her_APPGE usual_JJ defiant_JJ optimism_NN1 ._. 
How_RGQ easy_RR it_PPH1 had_VHD all_RR seemed_VVN then_RT how_RRQ exciting_JJ !_! 
When_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD graduated_VVN from_II the_AT School_NN1 of_IO Fashion_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD sold_VVN her_APPGE entire_JJ degree_NN1 collection_NN1 to_II Lady_NNB Jane_NP1 ,_, a_AT1 small_JJ but_CCB exclusive_JJ West_NP1 End_NP1 boutique_NN1 ,_, who_PNQS had_VHD greeted_VVN her_APPGE designs_NN2 with_IW such_DA enthusiasm_NN1 that_CST she_PPHS1 had_VHD believed_VVN the_AT world_NN1 was_VBDZ her_APPGE oyster_NN1 and_CC everything_PN1 was_VBDZ about_RPK to_TO happen_VVI for_IF her_PPHO1 ._. 
Riding_VVG on_II a_AT1 high_JJ she_PPHS1 had_VHD decided_VVN to_TO set_VVI herself_PPX1 up_RP as_II an_AT1 independent_JJ designer_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 was_VBDZ all_DB so_RG much_DA1 more_DAR difficult_JJ than_CSN she_PPHS1 had_VHD ever_RR imagined_VVN it_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI ._. 
Perhaps_RR ,_, she_PPHS1 thought_VVD it_PPH1 was_VBDZ because_CS Mark_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN there_RL at_II the_AT planning_NN1 stage_NN1 Mark_NP1 Bristow_NP1 ,_, the_AT dynamic_JJ young_JJ advertising_NN1 executive_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD met_VVN and_CC fallen_VVN in_II love_NN1 with_IW when_RRQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN chasing_VVG jobs_NN2 in_II the_AT heart_NN1 of_IO Somerset_NP1 ;_; Mark_NP1 who_PNQS ,_, in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 being_VBG English_JJ ,_, had_VHD lived_VVN long_RR enough_RR in_II the_AT States_NP1 to_TO absorb_VVI and_CC give_VVI off_RP some_DD of_IO the_AT typically_RR American_JJ blend_NN1 of_IO enthusiasm_NN1 and_CC energy_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD encouraged_VVN and_CC praised_VVN her_PPHO1 ,_, bullied_VVD her_PPHO1 a_RR21 little_RR22 when_CS she_PPHS1 needed_VVD bullying_NN1 ,_, and_CC given_VVN her_PPHO1 the_AT love_NN1 and_CC support_VV0 that_CST had_VHD made_VVN her_PPHO1 feel_VV0 ,_, even_RR in_II the_AT darkest_JJT moments_NN2 of_IO self-doubt_NN1 ,_, that_CST she_PPHS1 could_VM rise_VVI above_II all_DB the_AT problems_NN2 and_CC emerge_VVI triumphant_JJ ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ Mark_NP1 who_PNQS had_VHD persuaded_VVN her_PPHO1 to_TO approach_VVI the_AT bank_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 loan_NN1 ,_, Mark_NP1 who_PNQS had_VHD suggested_VVN her_APPGE old_JJ friend_NN1 Linda_NP1 George_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS had_VHD graduated_VVN in_II business_NN1 studies_NN2 at_II the_AT same_DA time_NNT1 that_CST Theresa_NP1 had_VHD finished_VVN her_APPGE fashion_NN1 degree_NN1 ,_, should_VM join_VVI forces_NN2 with_IW her_PPHO1 to_TO organise_VVI the_AT commercial_JJ side_NN1 ,_, Mark_NP1 who_PNQS had_VHD given_VVN her_PPHO1 enough_DD confidence_NN1 in_II herself_PPX1 for_IF her_PPHO1 to_TO allow_VVI her_APPGE mother_NN1 to_TO put_VVI up_RP her_APPGE house_NN1 as_CSA security_NN1 something_PN1 Theresa_NP1 had_VHD fought_VVN against_II even_RR whilst_CS realising_VVG there_EX was_VBDZ no_AT other_JJ way_NN1 to_TO secure_VVI the_AT loan_NN1 she_PPHS1 needed_VVD ._. 
And_CC above_II all_DB it_PPH1 was_VBDZ Mark_NP1 who_PNQS had_VHD made_VVN her_PPHO1 feel_VV0 loved_VVN and_CC special_JJ ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 am_VBM very_RG proud_JJ of_IO you_PPY ,_, lady_NN1 '_GE ,_, he_PPHS1 had_VHD said_VVN and_CC she_PPHS1 had_VHD glowed_VVN with_IW happiness_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 secret_JJ bubbling_JJ excitement_NN1 that_CST came_VVD from_II believing_VVG she_PPHS1 could_VM conquer_VVI the_AT world_NN1 with_IW her_APPGE talent_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB now_RT Mark_NP1 was_VBDZ no_RR21 longer_RR22 around_RP ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD gone_VVN out_II21 of_II22 her_APPGE life_NN1 suddenly_RR and_CC without_IW explanation_NN1 and_CC try_VV0 as_CSA she_PPHS1 might_VM Theresa_NP1 simply_RR could_VM not_XX get_VVI over_RP losing_VVG him_PPHO1 ._. 
Why_RRQ why_RRQ why_RRQ ?_? she_PPHS1 had_VHD asked_VVN herself_PPX1 over_RP and_CC over_RP again_RT ,_, why_RRQ did_VDD it_PPH1 end_VVI that_DD1 way_NN1 ?_? 
We_PPIS2 were_VBDR so_RG close_JJ were_VBDR n't_XX we_PPIS2 ?_? 
We_PPIS2 were_VBDR in_II love_NN1 were_VBDR n't_XX we_PPIS2 ?_? 
How_RRQ could_VM I_PPIS1 have_VHI imagined_VVN something_PN1 like_II that_DD1 ?_? 
But_CCB the_AT answers_NN2 never_RR made_VVN sense_NN1 and_CC the_AT fact_NN1 remained_VVD ,_, whatever_DDQV she_PPHS1 had_VHD chosen_VVN to_TO believe_VVI Mark_NP1 had_VHD simply_RR walked_VVN out_RP on_II her_PPHO1 and_CC not_XX bothered_VVN to_TO come_VVI back_RP ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD begin_VV0 to_TO accept_VVI it_PPH1 now_RT ,_, but_CCB there_EX was_VBDZ still_RR a_AT1 yearning_JJ deep_NN1 inside_II her_PPHO1 ,_, his_APPGE absence_NN1 a_AT1 constant_JJ nagging_JJ ache_NN1 in_II her_APPGE heart_NN1 ,_, and_CC her_APPGE business_NN1 enterprise_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO have_VHI been_VBN affected_VVN too_RR ,_, for_IF it_PPH1 was_VBDZ as_CS21 though_CS22 some_DD of_IO her_APPGE confidence_NN1 had_VHD drained_VVN away_RL ,_, running_VVG down_RP her_APPGE cheeks_NN2 with_IW her_APPGE tears_NN2 ._. 
With_IW Mark_NP1 anything_PN1 had_VHD seemed_VVN possible_JJ ._. 
Without_IW him_PPHO1 some_DD of_IO the_AT magic_NN1 had_VHD gone_VVN from_II her_APPGE life_NN1 and_CC the_AT dullness_NN1 encroached_VVN into_II her_APPGE work_NN1 ,_, no_RRQV31 matter_RRQV32 how_RRQV33 she_PPHS1 tried_VVD to_TO compartmentalise_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
Now_RT the_AT problems_NN2 were_VBDR paramount_JJ ._. 
A_AT1 number_NN1 of_IO shops_NN2 and_CC boutiques_NN2 had_VHD shown_VVN an_AT1 interest_NN1 in_II her_APPGE clothes_NN2 but_CCB she_PPHS1 still_RR had_VHN to_TO produce_VVI them_PPHO2 ,_, innovative_JJ yet_RR saleable_JJ ,_, not_XX too_RG expensive_JJ for_IF the_AT market_NN1 but_CCB of_IO a_AT1 good_JJ quality_NN1 ._. 
In_II many_DA2 ways_NN2 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 vicious_JJ circle_NN1 everything_PN1 cost_VVD so_RG much_DA1 more_DAR if_CS one_PN1 could_VM n't_XX produce_VVI in_II bulk_NN1 ,_, but_CCB to_TO produce_VVI in_II bulk_NN1 one_PN1 needed_VVD capital_NN1 and_CC plenty_PN of_IO outlets_NN2 ._. 
And_CC always_RR she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ haunted_VVN by_II the_AT knowledge_NN1 that_CST if_CS she_PPHS1 failed_VVD her_APPGE mother_NN1 would_VM lose_VVI her_PPHO1 home_RL ._. 
What_DDQ she_PPHS1 needed_VVD desperately_RR ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, was_VBDZ a_AT1 backer_NN1 someone_PN1 to_TO put_VVI up_RP enough_DD money_NN1 to_TO make_VVI her_PPHO1 financially_RR secure_VV0 while_CS she_PPHS1 created_VVD ._. 
But_CCB as_RR21 yet_RR22 no_AT genie_NN1 had_VHD materialised_VVN ,_, no_RGQV31 matter_RGQV32 how_RGQV33 hard_RR she_PPHS1 metaphorically_RR rubbed_VVD the_AT magic_JJ lamp_NN1 ._. 
Linda_NP1 was_VBDZ working_VVG on_II that_DD1 one_PN1 too_RR ._. 
Let_VM21 's_VM22 hope_VVI she_PPHS1 comes_VVZ up_RP with_IW something_PN1 pretty_RG soon_RR ,_, Theresa_NP1 thought_VVD ._. 
If_CS she_PPHS1 does_VDZ n't_XX I_PPIS1 do_VDI n't_XX know_VVI how_RGQ much_RR longer_RRR I_PPIS1 can_VM carry_VVI on_RP ._. 
The_AT sound_NN1 of_IO footsteps_NN2 on_II the_AT rickety_JJ staircase_NN1 leading_VVG to_II her_APPGE workroom_NN1 made_VVD Theresa_NP1 look_VVI up_RP from_II her_APPGE drawings_NN2 ,_, a_AT1 small_JJ ray_NN1 of_IO hope_NN1 that_CST refused_VVD to_TO be_VBI extinguished_VVN flickering_VVG to_II life_NN1 ._. 
Somehow_RR she_PPHS1 could_VM never_RR hear_VVI disembodied_JJ footsteps_NN2 on_II the_AT stairs_NN2 without_IW wondering_VVG fleetingly_RR if_CS it_PPH1 might_VM be_VBI Mark_NP1 returning_VVG as_RG unexpectedly_RR as_CSA he_PPHS1 had_VHD left_VVN ._. 
Then_RT ,_, a_AT1 moment_NN1 later_RRR the_AT hope_NN1 died_VVD as_RG tall_JJ young_JJ man_NN1 dressed_VVN in_II an_AT1 aged_JJ reefer_NN1 coat_NN1 and_CC brown_JJ leather_NN1 cap_NN1 appeared_VVD in_II the_AT doorway_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Weasel_NN1 !_! 
Hi_UH !_! '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ,_, smiling_VVG a_AT1 greeting_NN1 which_DDQ she_PPHS1 hoped_VVD concealed_VVD her_APPGE disappointment_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ are_VBR you_PPY doing_VDG here_RL ?_? 
'_" It_PPH1 was_VBDZ not_XX a_AT1 question_NN1 requiring_VVG an_AT1 answer_NN1 Weasel_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 good_JJ friend_NN1 from_II art_NN1 school_NN1 days_NNT2 and_CC often_RR dropped_VVN in_II unannounced_JJ ._. 
'_GE Shit_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 's_VBZ cold_JJ in_II here_RL ,_, Terri_NP1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD now_RT ,_, stamping_VVG his_APPGE feet_NN2 in_II their_APPGE Doc_NN1 Martens_NN2 ._. 
His_APPGE breath_NN1 puffed_VVD out_RP like_II white_JJ smoke_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY do_VD0 n't_XX have_VHI to_TO tell_VVI me_PPIO1 that_DD1 !_! '_" she_PPHS1 snorted_VVD ._. 
'_GE Put_VV0 the_AT kettle_NN1 on_II if_CSW you_PPY want_VV0 a_AT1 coffee_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 want_VV0 a_AT1 coffee_NN1 ,_, all_RR21 right_RR22 ,_, and_CC so_RR do_VD0 you_PPY but_CCB not_XX here_RL ._. 
Come_VV0 on_RP ,_, I_PPIS1 'm_VBM taking_VVG you_PPY to_II that_DD1 little_JJ caf_NN1 down_II the_AT road_NN1 what_DDQ 's_VBZ it_PPH1 called_VVN now_RT ?_? 
'_" '_GE Mario_NP1 's_GE I_PPIS1 think_VV0 ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ always_RR changing_VVG its_APPGE name_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX stop_VVI to_TO go_VVI out_RP for_IF coffee_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 got_VVN far_RR too_RG much_DA1 to_TO do_VDI ._. 
We_PPIS2 ca_VM n't_XX all_DB be_VBI gentlemen_NN2 of_IO leisure_NN1 like_II you_PPY ,_, living_VVG off_II the_AT social_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" Less_DAR cheek_NN1 if_CS you_PPY do_VD0 n't_XX mind_VVI !_! 
One_MC1 day_NNT1 someone_PN1 will_VM appreciate_VVI my_APPGE sculptures_NN2 ,_, you_PPY 'll_VM see_VVI ._. 
In_II the_AT meantime_NNT1 I_PPIS1 intend_VV0 to_TO stay_VVI healthy_JJ enough_RR to_TO enjoy_VVI success_NN1 when_CS it_PPH1 comes_VVZ and_CC you_PPY 'd_VM be_VBI wise_JJ to_TO do_VDI the_AT '_GE But_CCB I_PPIS1 have_VH0 to_TO get_VVI these_DD2 done_VDN ._. 
'_" '_" You_PPY never_RR will_VV0 if_CS you_PPY catch_VV0 pneumonia_NN1 ._. 
Come_VV0 on_RP ,_, get_VV0 your_APPGE coat_NN1 or_CC are_VBR you_PPY already_RR wearing_VVG it_PPH1 ?_? 
You_PPY 're_VBR coming_VVG with_IW me_PPIO1 and_CC I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX taking_VVG no_UH for_IF an_AT1 answer_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" All_RR21 right_RR22 ,_, stop_VV0 bullying_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Theresa_NP1 reached_VVD for_IF her_APPGE thick_JJ knitted_JJ shawl_NN1 and_CC knotted_VVD it_PPH1 around_RP her_APPGE shoulders_NN2 as_CSA Weasel_NP1 had_VHD observed_VVN ,_, she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ already_RR wearing_VVG her_APPGE jacket_NN1 in_II an_AT1 effort_NN1 to_TO keep_VVI warm_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 turned_VVD off_II the_AT gas_NN1 fire_NN1 must_VM save_VVI the_AT Calor_NP1 gas_NN1 !_! and_CC the_AT lights_NN2 and_CC followed_VVD him_PPHO1 out_RP onto_II the_AT landing_NN1 ,_, locking_VVG the_AT door_NN1 behind_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE Things_NN2 no_AT better_JJR ,_, I_PPIS1 assume_VV0 ,_, '_GE Weasel_NP1 said_VVD as_CSA they_PPHS2 tramped_VVD down_II the_AT stairs_NN2 ,_, deftly_RR avoiding_VVG those_DD2 treads_NN2 which_DDQ had_VHD rotted_VVN ._. 
'_GE Fraid_JJ not_XX ._. 
'_" '_GE Mind_NN1 this_DD1 patch_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 's_VBZ slippery_JJ ,_, '_GE Weasel_NP1 warned_VVD as_CSA he_PPHS1 traversed_VVD a_AT1 landing_NN1 where_CS snow_NN1 had_VHD drifted_VVN in_RP through_II a_AT1 broken_JJ skylight_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 know_VV0 ,_, I_PPIS1 know_VV0 ._. 
I_MC1 just_JJ wish_NN1 they_PPHS2 had_VHD n't_XX boarded_VVN up_RP the_AT windows_NN2 ._. 
It_PPH1 makes_VVZ the_AT staircase_NN1 so_RG dark_JJ ._. 
'_GE Weasel_NN1 reached_VVD the_AT bottom_NN1 and_CC pushed_VVD open_RR the_AT door_NN1 to_II street_NN1 level_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ you_PPY need_VV0 ,_, Miss_NNB Top_NP1 Designer_NN1 1991_MC ,_, is_VBZ a_AT1 decent_JJ place_NN1 to_TO work_VVI from_II ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 grimaced_VVD ._. 
'_" What_DDQ I_PPIS1 need_VV0 is_VBZ a_AT1 miracle_NN1 ._. 
'_GE In_II the_AT gutter_NN1 a_AT1 copy_NN1 of_IO the_AT morning_NNT1 's_GE newspaper_NN1 lay_VVD discarded_VVN ,_, snow_NN1 and_CC slush_VV0 turning_VVG it_PPH1 to_TO pulp_VVI and_CC partially_RR obscuring_VVG the_AT headline_NN1 FINANCIER_NN1 RETURNS_VVZ FROM_II THE_AT DEAD_JJ ._. 
As_CSA he_PPHS1 passed_VVD ,_, Weasel_NP1 gave_VVD the_AT newspaper_NN1 a_AT1 kick_NN1 with_IW the_AT toe_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE Doc_NN1 Martens_NN2 ._. 
Theresa_NP1 did_VDD not_XX even_RR see_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
CHAPTER_NN1 TWO_MC As_II the_AT taxi_NN1 swept_VVN along_II the_AT Kensington_NP1 street_NN1 ,_, its_APPGE headlights_NN2 tunnelling_VVG into_II the_AT murky_JJ darkness_NN1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 leaned_VVD forward_RL and_CC spoke_VVD through_II the_AT half-open_JJ glass_NN1 partition_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Just_RR here_RL ,_, please_RR ._. 
'_GE The_AT taxi_NN1 squealed_VVD to_II a_AT1 stop_NN1 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS had_VHD been_VBN watching_VVG the_AT meter_NN1 ,_, pulled_VVD a_AT1 note_NN1 out_II21 of_II22 her_APPGE bag_NN1 and_CC passed_VVD it_PPH1 to_II the_AT driver_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Thanks_NN2 ._. 
Keep_VV0 the_AT change_NN1 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 swung_VVD herself_PPX1 out_RP onto_II the_AT snow-wet_JJ pavement_NN1 ,_, hauling_VVG her_APPGE bags_NN2 after_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
Home_RL !_! 
Thank_VV0 God_NP1 !_! 
She_PPHS1 almost_RR ran_VVD up_II the_AT path_NN1 ._. 
Hers_PPGE was_VBDZ the_AT ground_NN1 floor_NN1 flat_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 tall_JJ old_JJ house_NN1 which_DDQ had_VHD seen_VVN better_JJR days_NNT2 and_CC the_AT communal_JJ front_JJ door_NN1 was_VBDZ reached_VVN by_II31 means_II32 of_II33 three_MC stone_NN1 steps_NN2 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 had_VHD climbed_VVN them_PPHO2 and_CC had_VHD her_APPGE key_NN1 in_II the_AT lock_NN1 when_CS she_PPHS1 heard_VVD footsteps_NN2 on_II the_AT path_NN1 behind_II her_PPHO1 and_CC a_AT1 male_JJ voice_NN1 called_VVN :_: '_GE Excuse_VV0 me_PPIO1 !_! 
'_" She_PPHS1 swung_VVD round_RP ,_, surprised_JJ and_CC a_RR21 little_RR22 wary_JJ ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ?_? 
'_" '_GE Miss_NNB Varna_NP1 ?_? 
'_" There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 hint_NN1 of_IO authority_NN1 but_CCB no_AT menace_NN1 in_II the_AT gravelly_JJ voice_NN1 and_CC his_APPGE overcoat_NN1 ,_, collar_NN1 turned_VVD up_RP against_II the_AT cold_NN1 ,_, looked_VVD perfectly_RR respectable_JJ ,_, but_II21 for_II22 some_DD reason_NN1 Harriet_NP1 's_GE sense_NN1 of_IO unease_NN1 only_RR increased_VVN ._. 
'_" Who_PNQS wants_VVZ her_PPHO1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD shortly_RR ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM Tom_NP1 O'Neill_NP1 ,_, acting_VVG for_IF British_JJ and_CC Cosmopolitan_JJ Assurance_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 called_VVD on_II you_PPY earlier_JJR but_CCB there_EX was_VBDZ no_AT reply_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 could_VM see_VVI the_AT place_NN1 was_VBDZ in_II darkness_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ just_RR leaving_VVG when_RRQ your_APPGE taxi_NN1 arrived_VVD ._. 
'_" '_GE Thank_VV0 you_PPY but_CCB I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX in_II31 need_II32 of_II33 any_DD assurance_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 pushed_VVD the_AT door_NN1 ajar_JJ and_CC removed_VVD the_AT keys_NN2 from_II the_AT lock_NN1 ._. 
'_" If_CSW you_PPY 'll_VM excuse_VVI me_PPIO1 ..._... 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX selling_VVG insurance_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO talk_VVI to_II you_PPY about_II quite_RG a_AT1 different_JJ matter_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 concerns_VVZ Paula_NP1 Varna_NP1 ._. 
Your_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, I_PPIS1 believe_VV0 ._. 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 stiffened_VVD ,_, totally_RR taken_VVN by_II surprise_NN1 and_CC annoyed_JJ with_IW herself_PPX1 for_IF not_XX realising_VVG the_AT moment_NN1 he_PPHS1 mentioned_VVD insurance_NN1 the_AT reason_NN1 why_RRQ he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ here_RL ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 simply_RR had_VHD n't_XX occurred_VVN to_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
Of_RR21 course_RR22 when_CS one_PN1 thought_VVD about_II it_PPH1 rationally_RR it_PPH1 was_VBDZ obvious_JJ there_EX was_VBDZ bound_VVNK to_TO be_VBI an_AT1 investigation_NN1 of_IO some_DD kind_NN1 ,_, but_CCB throughout_II the_AT long_JJ flight_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN too_RG concerned_JJ with_IW the_AT purely_RR personal_JJ implications_NN2 of_IO the_AT news_NN1 item_NN1 to_TO give_VVI a_AT1 thought_NN1 to_II those_DD2 who_PNQS might_VM have_VHI a_AT1 financial_JJ interest_NN1 in_II the_AT story_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 Varna_NP1 was_VBDZ my_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, yes_UH ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ,_, oddly_RR defensive_JJ ._. 
'_GE But_CCB I_PPIS1 'd_VM really_RR rather_RG not_XX talk_VVI to_II you_PPY or_CC anyone_PN1 tonight_RT ._. 
I_PPIS1 have_VH0 only_RR just_RR flown_VVN in_RP from_II Paris_NP1 and_CC I_PPIS1 am_VBM very_RG tired_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 wo_VM n't_XX take_VVI long_RR ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 persisted_VVD without_IW so_RR31 much_RR32 as_RR33 a_AT1 hint_NN1 of_IO apology_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Just_RR a_AT1 few_DA2 questions_NN2 and_CC I_PPIS1 'll_VM leave_VVI you_PPY in_II peace_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Mr_NNB O'Neill_NP1 ..._... 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 might_VM be_VBI easier_RRR if_CS we_PPIS2 talked_VVD inside_RL ._. 
'_" Again_RT ,_, that_DD1 suggestion_NN1 of_IO authority_NN1 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 bristled_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX in_II the_AT habit_NN1 of_IO letting_VVG strangers_NN2 into_II my_APPGE flat_NN1 especially_RR at_II this_DD1 hour_NNT1 ._. 
How_RRQ do_VD0 I_PPIS1 know_VVI you_PPY are_VBR who_PNQS you_PPY say_VV0 you_PPY are_VBR ?_? 
'_" '_" My_APPGE card_NN1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 passed_VVD it_PPH1 to_II her_PPHO1 and_CC she_PPHS1 examined_VVD it_PPH1 briefly_RR ._. 
Somehow_RR she_PPHS1 had_VHD no_AT real_JJ doubts_NN2 as_II21 to_II22 whether_CSW Mr_NNB Tom_NP1 O'Neill_NP1 was_VBDZ genuine_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 almost_RR wished_VVD he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ not_XX ._. 
'_" You_PPY 'd_VHD better_RRR come_VVN in_RP then_RT ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 led_VVD the_AT way_NN1 into_II the_AT communal_JJ hall_NN1 which_DDQ she_PPHS1 personally_RR had_VHD taken_VVN upon_II herself_PPX1 to_TO brighten_VVI up_RP with_IW a_AT1 vase_NN1 of_IO dried_JJ flowers_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 couple_NN1 of_IO good_JJ ,_, but_CCB ancient_JJ ,_, rugs_NN2 which_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD picked_VVN up_RP for_IF a_AT1 song_NN1 at_II an_AT1 auction_NN1 sale_NN1 ._. 
In_II the_AT full_JJ light_NN1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ surprised_JJ to_TO see_VVI he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ much_RR younger_JJR than_CSN his_APPGE bulky_JJ ,_, overcoat-clad_JJ figure_NN1 had_VHD led_VVN her_PPHO1 to_TO believe_VVI and_CC a_RR31 great_RR32 deal_RR33 better_RRR looking_VVG ._. 
Not_XX handsome_JJ exactly_RR ._. 
That_DD1 was_VBDZ not_XX a_AT1 word_NN1 one_PN1 would_VM apply_VVI to_II Tom_NP1 O'Neill_NP1 ._. 
But_CCB certainly_RR hunky_JJ ,_, with_IW strong_JJ ,_, irregular_JJ features_NN2 ,_, a_AT1 full_JJ ,_, jutting_VVG lower_JJR lip_NN1 and_CC very_RG blue_JJ eyes_NN2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 turned_VVD her_PPHO1 back_RP on_II him_PPHO1 ,_, unlocking_VVG the_AT inner_JJ door_NN1 ,_, and_CC as_II the_AT warmth_NN1 from_II the_AT storage_NN1 heaters_NN2 wafted_VVD out_RP to_TO greet_VVI them_PPHO2 she_PPHS1 thanked_VVD God_NP1 that_CST she_PPHS1 had_VHD had_VHN the_AT foresight_NN1 to_TO leave_VVI them_PPHO2 on_RP she_PPHS1 did_VDD n't_XX think_VVI she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN properly_RR warm_JJ since_II reading_VVG the_AT newspaper_NN1 this_DD1 afternoon_NNT1 no_UH ,_, not_XX even_RR on_II the_AT plane_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ longing_VVG for_IF a_AT1 drink_NN1 some_DD of_IO her_APPGE emergency_NN1 ration_NN1 of_IO scotch_NN1 but_CCB she_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX see_VVI how_RRQ she_PPHS1 could_VM have_VHI one_PN1 herself_PPX1 without_IW also_RR offering_VVG one_PN1 to_II her_APPGE visitor_NN1 ,_, something_PN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD no_AT intention_NN1 of_IO doing_VDG ._. 
She_PPHS1 switched_VVD on_RP the_AT lights_NN2 ,_, dumped_VVD her_APPGE bag_NN1 on_II the_AT table_NN1 and_CC turned_VVD to_II him_PPHO1 abruptly_RR ._. 
'_GE Well_NN1 ,_, what_DDQ can_VM I_PPIS1 do_VDI for_IF you_PPY ?_? 
'_" '_" As_CSA I_PPIS1 said_VVD ,_, I_PPIS1 'd_VM like_VVI to_TO talk_VVI to_II you_PPY about_II your_APPGE mother_NN1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ regarding_VVG her_PPHO1 closely_RR ,_, his_APPGE very-blue_JJ eyes_NN2 disconcertingly_RR direct_JJ ._. 
'_GE As_II a_AT1 representative_NN1 of_IO the_AT company_NN1 who_PNQS insured_VVD both_RR her_APPGE life_NN1 and_CC that_DD1 of_IO Mr_NNB Martin_NP1 ,_, not_XX to_TO mention_VVI the_AT boat_NN1 ,_, I_PPIS1 am_VBM anxious_JJ to_TO discover_VVI the_AT truth_NN1 of_IO what_DDQ happened_VVD ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM afraid_JJ there_EX is_VBZ nothing_PN1 I_PPIS1 can_VM tell_VVI you_PPY ._. 
I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ four_MC years_NNT2 old_JJ when_CS my_APPGE mother_NN1 died_VVD ._. 
'_" Something_PN1 unspoken_JJ hung_VVN in_II the_AT air_NN1 between_II them_PPHO2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 felt_VVD it_PPH1 with_IW her_APPGE pores_NN2 ,_, saw_VVD it_PPH1 in_II the_AT slight_JJ lift_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE eyebrow_NN1 and_CC the_AT way_NN1 one_MC1 corner_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE mouth_NN1 tucked_VVD ._. 
Then_RT he_PPHS1 asked_VVD suddenly._NNU :_: '_" When_RRQ did_VDD you_PPY last_VVI see_VV0 your_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, Miss_NNB Varna_NP1 ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 told_VVD you_PPY when_CS I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ four_MC years_NNT2 old_JJ ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ the_AT night_NNT1 before_CS she_PPHS1 left_VVD for_IF her_APPGE trip_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 came_VVD to_II my_APPGE room_NN1 to_TO say_VVI goodnight_UH to_II me_PPIO1 ..._... 
'_" She_PPHS1 broke_VVD off_RP as_CSA another_DD1 memory_NN1 stirred_VVD ..._... that_DD1 same_DA evening_NNT1 ,_, but_CCB later_RRR ,_, raised_VVD voices_NN2 coming_VVG from_II her_APPGE mother_NN1 's_GE room_NN1 ,_, her_APPGE child_NN1 's_GE feet_NN2 pattering_VVG along_II the_AT landing_NN1 ,_, peeping_VVG through_II a_AT1 crack_NN1 in_II the_AT door_NN1 ..._... 
Her_APPGE eyes_NN2 darkened_VVN as_CSA she_PPHS1 relived_VVD it_PPH1 and_CC his_APPGE sharp_JJ investigator_NN1 's_GE eye_NN1 noticed_VVD it_PPH1 ._. 
'_GE And_CC ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 prompted_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE After_II that_DD1 ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 tell_VV0 you_PPY I_PPIS1 did_VDD n't_XX see_VVI her_PPHO1 again_RT after_CS that_DD1 night_NNT1 ._. 
'_" '_GE But_CCB something_PN1 happened_VVD ._. 
'_" '_" Nothing_PN1 happened_VVD ._. 
For_IF God_NP1 's_GE sake_NN1 ..._... 
'_" '_" What_DDQ did_VDD she_PPHS1 say_VVI to_II you_PPY ,_, then_RT ,_, when_CS she_PPHS1 looked_VVD in_RP to_TO say_VVI goodnight_UH ?_? 
Did_VDD she_PPHS1 seem_VVI her_APPGE usual_JJ self_NN1 ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX know_VVI ._. 
I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX remember_VVI ._. 
Mom_NN1 was_VBDZ always_RR ..._... 
Mom_NN1 ._. 
And_CC I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX see_VVI that_DD1 what_DDQ she_PPHS1 said_VVD to_II me_PPIO1 is_VBZ any_DD of_IO your_APPGE business_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM afraid_JJ a_AT1 quarter_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 million_NNO pounds_NN2 sterling_NN1 paid_VVD out_RP on_II your_APPGE mother_NN1 's_GE life_NN1 makes_VVZ it_PPH1 my_APPGE business_NN1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 crossed_VVD to_II a_AT1 small_JJ occasional_JJ table_NN1 ,_, picking_VVG up_RP a_AT1 silver-framed_JJ studio_NN1 portrait_NN1 ._. 
'_" When_RRQ was_VBDZ this_DD1 taken_VVN ?_? 
'_GE Suddenly_RR Harriet_NP1 had_VHD had_VHN enough_DD ._. 
'_GE Put_VV0 that_DD1 down_RP !_! '_" she_PPHS1 snapped_VVD ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 is_VBZ your_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, is_VBZ n't_XX it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Yes_UH it_PPH1 is_VBZ ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ taken_VVN before_CS I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ born_VVN ,_, as_II a_AT1 matter_JJ31 of_JJ32 fact_JJ33 ,_, when_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ still_RR modelling_VVG she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 top_JJ model_NN1 ,_, you_PPY know_VV0 ._. 
But_CCB you_PPY have_VH0 no_AT right_NN1 to_TO come_VVI in_II here_RL meddling_VVG with_IW my_APPGE things_NN2 ._. 
Even_RR a_AT1 policeman_NN1 would_VM n't_XX dare_VVI poke_VVI about_RP without_IW a_AT1 search_NN1 warrant_NN1 and_CC you_PPY 're_VBR not_XX a_AT1 policeman_NN1 ._. 
You_PPY are_VBR a_AT1 private_JJ investigator_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX have_VHI to_TO talk_VVI to_II you_PPY ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 looked_VVD up_RP from_II the_AT photograph_NN1 ,_, totally_RR unruffled_JJ ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 usually_RR find_VV0 that_CST the_AT people_NN who_PNQS lose_VV0 their_APPGE tempers_NN2 when_RRQ I_PPIS1 start_VV0 asking_VVG questions_NN2 are_VBR the_AT ones_NN2 with_IW something_PN1 to_TO hide_VVI ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD easily_RR ._. 
'_" What_DDQ the_AT hell_NN1 do_VD0 you_PPY mean_VVI by_II that_DD1 ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sure_JJ you_PPY can_VM work_VVI it_PPH1 out_RP for_IF yourself_PPX1 ,_, Miss_NNB Varna_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_" No_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX ._. 
Spell_VV0 it_PPH1 out_RP for_IF me_PPIO1 ,_, please_RR ._. 
You_PPY 're_VBR accusing_VVG me_PPIO1 of_IO complicity_NN1 in_II fraud_NN1 ,_, is_VBZ that_DD1 it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" '_" A_ZZ1 four-year-old_JJ child_NN1 ?_? 
Heaven_NN1 forbid_VV0 !_! 
However_RR ,_, it_PPH1 would_VM seem_VVI that_CST Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ,_, your_APPGE mother_NN1 's_GE companion_NN1 when_CS the_AT yacht_NN1 was_VBDZ lost_VVN ,_, has_VHZ been_VBN fooling_VVG us_PPIO2 these_DD2 past_II twenty_MC years_NNT2 ._. 
He_PPHS1 has_VHZ turned_VVN up_RP in_II Australia_NP1 ,_, has_VHZ n't_XX he_PPHS1 ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sure_JJ you_PPY know_VV0 a_RR31 great_RR32 deal_RR33 more_RRR about_II it_PPH1 than_CSN I_PPIS1 do_VD0 ._. 
I_PPIS1 only_RR know_VV0 what_DDQ I_PPIS1 read_VV0 in_II the_AT papers_NN2 ._. 
'_" His_APPGE eyebrow_NN1 lifted_VVD again_RT ,_, an_AT1 expression_NN1 of_IO polite_JJ disbelief_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Really_RR ?_? 
Then_RT this_DD1 must_VM all_DB be_VBI very_RG distressing_JJ to_II you_PPY ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 ignored_VVD the_AT somewhat_RR patronising_JJ platitude_NN1 ._. 
'_GE As_CS31 far_CS32 as_CS33 I_PPIS1 can_VM make_VVI out_RP no_PN121 one_PN122 has_VHZ yet_RR said_VVN conclusively_RR that_CST this_DD1 man_NN1 is_VBZ Greg_NP1 Martin'_NP1 ,_, she_PPHS1 argued_VVD ._. 
'_GE True_JJ ._. 
That_DD1 is_VBZ something_PN1 that_CST has_VHZ to_TO be_VBI established_VVN ._. 
However_RR ,_, assuming_VVG it_PPH1 is_VBZ ,_, then_RT we_PPIS2 must_VM look_VVI very_RG carefully_RR at_II what_DDQ happened_VVD to_II your_APPGE mother_NN1 ._. 
After_II all_DB ,_, she_PPHS1 too_RR might_VM have_VHI survived_VVN the_AT explosion_NN1 ._. 
'_" His_APPGE words_NN2 jarred_VVD Harriet_NP1 and_CC she_PPHS1 swallowed_VVD at_II the_AT ball_NN1 of_IO nerves_NN2 that_CST suddenly_RR seemed_VVD to_TO be_VBI constricting_VVG her_APPGE throat_NN1 ._. 
In_II a_AT1 way_NN1 he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ only_RR echoing_VVG her_APPGE own_DA thoughts_NN2 but_CCB to_TO hear_VVI them_PPHO2 spoken_VVN aloud_RR and_CC by_II this_DD1 unsympathetic_JJ stranger_NN1 was_VBDZ oddly_RR disturbing_JJ ._. 
'_GE And_CC if_CS she_PPHS1 is_VBZ n't_XX dead_JJ then_RT where_RRQ the_AT hell_NN1 is_VBZ she_PPHS1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 demanded_VVD ._. 
'_" That_DD1 is_VBZ what_DDQ I_PPIS1 am_VBM being_VBG paid_VVN to_TO find_VVI out_RP ._. 
I_PPIS1 had_VHD hoped_VVN you_PPY would_VM be_VBI able_JK to_TO help_VVI me_PPIO1 but_CCB since_CS you_PPY say_VV0 you_PPY ca_VM n't_XX I_PPIS1 shall_VM have_VHI to_TO pursue_VVI other_JJ avenues_NN2 ._. 
It_PPH1 may_VM take_VVI me_PPIO1 a_RR21 little_RR22 longer_JJR but_CCB ..._... '_" he_PPHS1 smiled_VVD ,_, and_CC his_APPGE confidence_NN1 made_VVD her_PPHO1 dislike_VV0 him_PPHO1 more_DAR than_CSN ever_RR ,_, '_" I_PPIS1 promise_VV0 you_PPY I_PPIS1 shall_VM get_VVI there_RL in_II the_AT end_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Then_RT in_II that_DD1 case_NN1 I_PPIS1 suggest_VV0 you_PPY make_VV0 a_AT1 start_NN1 right_NN1 away_RL ,_, '_GE Harriet_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 crossed_VVD to_II the_AT door_NN1 and_CC threw_VVD it_PPH1 open_JJ ._. 
'_GE Goodnight_NN1 ,_, Mr_NNB O'Neill_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Goodnight_NN1 Miss_NNB Varna_NP1 ._. 
Thank_VV0 you_PPY for_IF your_APPGE time_NNT1 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX reply_VVI ,_, simply_RR stood_VVD holding_VVG the_AT door_NN1 until_CS he_PPHS1 had_VHD gone_VVN ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 leaned_VVD against_II it_PPH1 ,_, realising_VVG that_CST in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 the_AT fact_NN1 that_CST she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ still_RR wearing_VVG her_APPGE ski_NN1 jacket_NN1 in_II the_AT warm_JJ flat_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ shivering_VVG again_RT ._. 
She_PPHS1 levered_VVD herself_PPX1 away_II21 from_II22 the_AT door_NN1 ,_, crossed_VVN to_II the_AT heavy_JJ old_JJ sideboard_NN1 and_CC took_VVD out_RP the_AT bottle_NN1 of_IO whisky_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 glass_NN1 ._. 
Taken_VVN neat_JJ the_AT spirit_NN1 burned_VVD her_APPGE throat_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 held_VVD the_AT glass_NN1 cupped_VVN between_II her_APPGE hands_NN2 ,_, staring_VVG into_II space_NN1 ._. 
Was_VBDZ it_PPH1 possible_JJ Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ still_RR alive_JJ and_CC did_VDD she_PPHS1 even_RR want_VVI her_PPHO1 to_TO be_VBI ?_? 
Of_RR21 course_RR22 the_AT immediate_JJ answer_NN1 was_58 '_GE Yes_UH !_! 
Oh_UH yes_UH !_! '_GE but_CCB in_II truth_NN1 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ not_XX that_RG simple_JJ ._. 
What_DDQ sort_NN1 of_IO woman_NN1 would_VM willingly_RR choose_VVI to_TO leave_VVI her_APPGE husband_NN1 and_CC child_NN1 without_IW a_AT1 qualm_NN1 ,_, allow_VV0 them_PPHO2 to_TO grieve_VVI for_IF her_PPHO1 and_CC believe_VVI her_APPGE dead_JJ ?_? 
Certainly_RR not_XX the_AT dream_NN1 mother_NN1 a_AT1 bereaved_JJ child_NN1 had_VHD created_VVN for_IF herself_PPX1 ._. 
With_IW a_AT1 sense_NN1 of_IO shock_NN1 Harriet_NP1 realised_VVD that_CST in_II the_AT last_MD hours_NNT2 Paula_NP1 had_VHD become_VVN more_DAR of_IO a_AT1 stranger_NN1 to_II her_PPHO1 than_CSN she_PPHS1 had_VHD ever_RR been_VBN during_II the_AT twenty_MC years_NNT2 she_PPHS1 had_VHD believed_VVN her_APPGE dead_JJ ._. 
A_AT1 beautiful_JJ face_NN1 in_II a_AT1 photograph_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 few_DA2 misty_JJ memories_NN2 ,_, a_AT1 haunting_JJ perfume_NN1 tugging_VVG at_II her_APPGE senses_NN2 ,_, and_CC Paula_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN whatever_DDQV Harriet_NP1 wanted_VVD her_PPHO1 to_TO be_VBI ._. 
Now_RT for_IF the_AT first_MD time_NNT1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ face_NN1 to_II face_NN1 with_IW fragmented_JJ suggestions_NN2 of_IO reality_NN1 ,_, distorted_VVN perhaps_RR ,_, like_II the_AT sun_NN1 glancing_VVG on_II water_NN1 ,_, but_CCB hinting_VVG at_II something_PN1 very_RG different_JJ from_II the_AT fairy_NN1 tale_NN1 princess_NN1 the_AT child_NN1 Harriet_NP1 had_VHD claimed_VVN as_CSA her_APPGE own_DA ._. 
Could_VM you_PPY have_VHI done_VDN such_DA a_AT1 thing_NN1 ,_, Mom_NN1 ?_? 
Harriet_NP1 asked_VVD silently_RR and_CC was_VBDZ as_CS31 far_CS32 as_CS33 ever_RR from_II an_AT1 answer_NN1 ._. 
The_AT image_NN1 was_VBDZ all_RR she_PPHS1 had_VHD ._. 
She_PPHS1 knew_VVD nothing_PN1 of_IO the_AT real_JJ woman_NN1 behind_II it_PPH1 ._. 
The_AT long_JJ hours_NNT2 of_IO the_AT night_NNT1 stretched_VVN ahead_II21 of_II22 her_PPHO1 and_CC the_AT prospect_NN1 opened_VVD a_AT1 well_NN1 of_IO loneliness_NN1 within_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
Despising_VVG herself_PPX1 for_IF her_APPGE weakness_NN1 she_PPHS1 reached_VVD for_IF the_AT telephone_NN1 ,_, dialling_VVG Nick_NP1 's_GE number_NN1 ._. 
For_IF a_AT1 long_JJ while_NNT1 the_AT bell_NN1 rang_VVD and_CC Harriet_NP1 felt_VVD the_AT sense_NN1 of_IO loneliness_NN1 deepen_VV0 ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ n't_XX there_RL ._. 
Then_RT just_RR as_CSA she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ about_RPK to_TO replace_VVI the_AT receiver_NN1 she_PPHS1 heard_VVD his_APPGE voice_VVI ,_, that_DD1 soft_JJ familiar_JJ Scottish_JJ burr_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Nick_NP1 '_GE ,_, she_PPHS1 said_VVD ,_, choky_JJ suddenly_RR ._. 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 is_VBZ that_CST you_PPY ?_? 
You_PPY 're_VBR back_RP then_RT ._. 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ._. 
Just_RR ._. 
I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ beginning_VVG to_TO think_VVI you_PPY were_VBDR n't_XX there_RL ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM listening_VVG to_II some_DD music_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 had_VHD it_PPH1 turned_VVN up_RP a_RR21 bit_RR22 too_RG loud_RR ._. 
I_PPIS1 did_VDD n't_XX hear_VVI the_AT phone_NN1 at_RR21 first_RR22 ._. 
'_GE In_II the_AT background_NN1 she_PPHS1 could_VM hear_VVI The_AT Anvil_NN1 Chorus_NN1 from_II Il_FW Trovatore_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Nick_NP1 do_VD0 you_PPY think_VVI ..._... ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 began_VVD hesitantly_RR ._. 
'_" You_PPY want_VV0 me_PPIO1 to_TO come_VVI over_RP ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 asked_VVD ,_, reading_VVG her_APPGE mind_NN1 ._. 
'_" Would_VM you_PPY ?_? 
I_PPIS1 know_VV0 it_PPH1 's_VBZ late_JJ but_CCB ..._... 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'll_VM be_VBI with_IW you_PPY in_RP ..._... twenty_MC minutes_NNT2 ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH Nick_NP1 thanks_NN2 !_! 
'_" '_" My_APPGE pleasure_NN1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD drily_RR ._. 
'_" You_PPY ask_VV0 me_PPIO1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ,_, all_DB too_RG seldom_RR ._. 
'_" '_GE And_CC for_IF goodness_NN1 sake_NN1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ,_, looking_VVG at_II the_AT almost-empty_JJ Scotch_JJ bottle_NN1 ,_, '_GE bring_VV0 something_PN1 good_JJ and_CC strong_JJ to_TO drink_VVI with_IW you_PPY ._. 
'_GE In_II the_AT time_NNT1 it_PPH1 took_VVD Nick_NP1 to_TO arrive_VVI Harriet_NP1 forced_VVD herself_PPX1 to_TO wash_VVI and_CC change_VVI into_II a_AT1 clean_JJ sweatshirt_NN1 ,_, though_CS the_AT most_RGT mundane_JJ of_IO everyday_JJ actions_NN2 seemed_VVD a_AT1 huge_JJ effort_NN1 ._. 
By_II the_AT time_NNT1 she_PPHS1 heard_VVD his_APPGE car_NN1 squeezing_VVG into_II a_AT1 parking_NN1 space_NN1 outside_RL she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ calmer_JJR ;_; at_RR21 least_RR22 outwardly_RR ,_, opening_VVG the_AT door_NN1 to_II him_PPHO1 with_IW what_DDQ she_PPHS1 hoped_VVD gave_VVD the_AT appearance_NN1 of_IO nonchalance_NN1 ._. 
'_" Hi_UH !_! 
Sorry_JJ to_TO drag_VVI you_PPY out_RP on_II a_AT1 night_NNT1 like_II this_DD1 ._. 
'_" '_" Do_VD0 n't_XX even_RR think_VVI of_IO it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 kissed_VVD her_PPHO1 briefly_RR on_II the_AT lips_NN2 and_CC came_VVD into_II the_AT flat_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 slightly-built_JJ sandy-haired_JJ man_NN1 in_II his_APPGE mid-thirties_MC2 wearing_VVG a_AT1 heavy_JJ black_JJ overcoat_NN1 over_II a_AT1 sweater_NN1 and_CC cords_NN2 ._. 
From_II one_MC1 of_IO the_AT voluminous_JJ pockets_NN2 he_PPHS1 produced_VVD a_AT1 bottle_NN1 of_IO Scotch_NN1 and_CC put_VV0 it_PPH1 down_RP on_II the_AT table_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Drinks_NN2 as_CSA ordered_VVN ._. 
I_PPIS1 take_VV0 it_PPH1 you_PPY are_VBR in_II need_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Too_RG true_JJ !_! 
What_DDQ a_AT1 day_NNT1 !_! 
Oh_UH ,_, bless_VV0 you_PPY Nick_VV0 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 fetched_VVD her_APPGE glass_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Pour_VV0 me_PPIO1 one_PN1 ,_, will_VM you_PPY ,_, when_CS you_PPY 've_VH0 taken_VVN your_APPGE coat_NN1 off_RP ._. 
And_CC what_DDQ about_II you_PPY ?_? 
Are_VBR you_PPY drinking_VVG too_RR ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'll_VM keep_VVI you_PPY company_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB better_RRR make_VVI it_PPH1 a_AT1 small_JJ one_PN1 If_CS I_PPIS1 'm_VBM driving_VVG ._. 
'_" There_EX was_VBDZ just_RR the_AT hint_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 question_NN1 in_II his_APPGE tone_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 ignored_VVD it_PPH1 ,_, habit_NN1 making_VVG her_APPGE play_NN1 it_PPH1 coolly_RR even_RR now_RT ,_, in_II her_APPGE moment_NN1 of_IO need_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 got_VVD the_AT pictures_NN2 ,_, Nick_NP1 ._. 
Some_DD beauties_NN2 ,_, I_PPIS1 think_VV0 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ annoyed_VVN to_TO hear_VVI the_AT slight_JJ tremble_VV0 in_II her_APPGE voice_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Great_JJ ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 had_VHD tossed_VVN his_APPGE coat_NN1 over_II the_AT back_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 chair_NN1 and_CC was_VBDZ pouring_JJ whiskies_NN2 ._. 
He_PPHS1 handed_VVD one_PN1 to_II her_PPHO1 ,_, looking_VVG at_II her_PPHO1 directly_RR ._. 
'_" You_PPY did_VDD n't_XX ask_VVI me_PPIO1 over_RL21 here_RL22 to_TO discuss_VVI the_AT pictures_NN2 though_CS ,_, Harriet_NP1 admit_VV0 it_PPH1 ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ ..._... the_AT other_JJ business_NN1 ,_, is_VBZ n't_XX it_PPH1 ?_? 
I_PPIS1 take_VV0 it_PPH1 you_PPY did_VDD as_CSA I_PPIS1 suggested_VVD and_CC got_VVD hold_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 paper_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 gulped_VVD at_II the_AT whisky_NN1 ,_, then_RT thought_VVD better_RRR of_IO it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'll_VM get_VVI some_DD ice_NN1 ._. 
'_" When_RRQ she_PPHS1 returned_VVD from_II the_AT kitchen_NN1 he_PPHS1 had_VHD made_VVN himself_PPX1 comfortable_JJ on_II the_AT sofa_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 went_VVD over_RP and_CC perched_VVD herself_PPX1 on_II the_AT ottoman_NN1 at_II his_APPGE feet_NN2 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 've_VH0 had_VHN the_AT insurance_NN1 investigators_NN2 here_RL ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 raised_VVD an_AT1 eyebrow_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Already_RR ?_? 
They_PPHS2 do_VD0 n't_XX waste_VVI time_NNT1 ._. 
'_" '_" No_UH ._. 
I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 ,_, as_CSA the_AT man_NN1 said_VVD ,_, with_IW at_RR21 least_RR22 a_AT1 quarter_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 million_NNO at_II stake_NN1 they_PPHS2 ca_VM n't_XX afford_VVI to_II ,_, but_CCB all_RR31 the_RR32 same_RR33 ,_, it_PPH1 was_VBDZ n't_XX very_RG pleasant_JJ ._. 
Especially_RR since_CS I_PPIS1 'd_VM only_RR just_RR arrived_VVN back_RP from_II Paris_NP1 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 proceeded_VVD to_TO relate_VVI the_AT interview_NN1 ,_, keeping_VVG nothing_PN1 back_RP apart_II21 from_II22 the_AT effect_NN1 it_PPH1 had_VHD had_VHN on_II her_PPHO1 ,_, but_CCB Nick_NP1 knew_VVD her_PPHO1 too_RG well_RR to_TO be_VBI fooled_VVN ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 must_VM have_VHI been_VBN pretty_RG gruesome_JJ ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" Yes_UH well_RR it_PPH1 's_VBZ such_DA a_AT1 damned_JJ cheek_NN1 !_! 
First_MD suggesting_VVG I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ involved_JJ in_II some_DD insurance_NN1 fraud_NN1 and_CC then_RT as_RG good_JJ as_CSA saying_VVG Mom_NN1 walked_VVD out_RP on_II us_PPIO2 !_! 
I_PPIS1 realise_VV0 from_II his_APPGE point_NN1 of_IO view_NN1 his_APPGE company_NN1 would_VM be_VBI a_AT1 quarter_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 million_NNO better_RRR off_RP if_CS they_PPHS2 could_VM prove_VVI it_PPH1 should_VM never_RR have_VHI been_VBN paid_VVN in_II the_AT first_MD place_NN1 ,_, but_CCB ..._... it_PPH1 is_VBZ my_APPGE mother_NN1 he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ talking_VVG about_II dammit_UH !_! 
'_" '_" Oh_UH Harri_NP1 ,_, darling_JJ Harri_NN1 ..._... 
'_" He_PPHS1 reached_VVD for_IF her_PPHO1 ,_, pulling_VVG her_PPHO1 up_RP onto_II the_AT sofa_NN1 beside_II him_PPHO1 and_CC putting_VVG his_APPGE arm_NN1 around_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE And_CC what_DDQ do_VD0 you_PPY think_VVI ?_? 
'_" '_" What_DDQ do_VD0 I_PPIS1 think_VVI ?_? 
Well_RR ,_, she_PPHS1 's_VBZ dead_RG of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
She_PPHS1 'd_VM never_RR do_VDI that_DD1 to_II us_PPIO2 ..._... 
'_" She_PPHS1 broke_VVD off_RP ._. 
'_" No_UH ,_, to_TO be_VBI truthful_JJ ,_, that_DD1 's_VBZ what_DDQ I_PPIS1 told_VVD him_PPHO1 ,_, but_CCB deep_RR down_RP I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX know_VVI ._. 
I_PPIS1 honestly_RR do_VD0 n't_XX know_VVI ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 gulped_VVD her_APPGE drink_NN1 ._. 
'_" Does_VDZ it_PPH1 matter_VVI ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 asked_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 shook_VVD herself_PPX1 free_JJ of_IO his_APPGE arm_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Well_RR of_RR21 course_RR22 it_PPH1 bloody_RG well_RR matters_VVZ !_! 
'_" '_" That_DD1 's_VBZ not_XX the_AT point_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Do_VD0 you_PPY really_RR want_VVI to_TO know_VVI the_AT truth_NN1 ?_? 
It_PPH1 might_VM be_VBI a_AT1 pretty_RG upsetting_JJ business_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM upset_VVN already_RR ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 admitted_VVD ._. 
'_GE In_II any_DD case_NN1 I_PPIS1 'm_VBM going_VVGK to_TO have_VHI to_TO face_VVI it_PPH1 sooner_RRR or_CC later_RRR ._. 
That_DD1 O'Neill_NP1 man_NN1 is_VBZ n't_XX going_VVGK to_TO let_VVI up_RP now_RT he_PPHS1 's_VHZ got_VVN his_APPGE teeth_NN2 into_II it_PPH1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 's_VBZ going_VVGK to_TO dig_VVI and_CC dig_VVI ._. 
God_NP1 what_DDQ a_AT1 job_NN1 !_! 
Imagine_VV0 doing_VDG a_AT1 shitty_JJ job_NN1 like_II that_DD1 !_! 
'_" '_" Not_XX unlike_II a_AT1 journalist_NN1 really_RR ,_, '_GE Nick_NP1 observed_VVD drily_RR ._. 
'_GE Well_NN1 ,_, Harri_NP1 ,_, you_PPY can_VM either_RR sit_VVI back_RP and_CC let_VVI him_PPHO1 do_VDI the_AT digging_NN1 or_CC you_PPY can_VM do_VDI a_AT1 little_JJ investigation_NN1 yourself_PPX1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX know_VVI ._. 
I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX know_VVI whether_CSW I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ rather_RR hoping_VVG you_PPY 'd_VM do_VDI a_AT1 nice_JJ follow-up_JJ photo_NN1 session_NNT1 for_IF me_PPIO1 '_GE ,_, he_PPHS1 said_VVD slyly_RR ._. 
'_GE On_II what_DDQ ?_? 
'_" '_" That_DD1 's_VBZ up_II21 to_II22 you_PPY ._. 
But_CCB you_PPY did_VDD n't_XX cover_VVI Kuwait_NP1 in_II this_DD1 lot_NN1 ,_, did_VDD you_PPY ?_? 
Or_CC the_AT sweatshops_NN2 of_IO Korea_NP1 ,_, or_CC the_AT rip-off_JJ merchants_NN2 in_II Hong_NP1 Kong_NP1 ?_? 
A_AT1 trip_NN1 East_ND1 may_VM be_VBI just_RR what_DDQ you_PPY need_VV0 ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ._. 
'_GE But_CCB she_PPHS1 sounded_VVD less_DAR than_CSN convinced_JJ ._. 
They_PPHS2 sat_VVD in_II silence_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 while_NNT1 ,_, then_RT he_PPHS1 looked_VVD meaningfully_RR at_II the_AT whisky_NN1 bottle_NN1 ._. 
'_" Shall_VM I_PPIS1 have_VHI another_DD1 drink_NN1 ?_? 
Or_CC am_VBM I_PPIS1 going_VVG to_TO be_VBI driving_VVG ?_? 
'_" She_PPHS1 laughed_VVD shortly_RR but_CCB it_PPH1 came_VVD out_RP as_II a_AT1 half-sob_NN1 ._. 
'_" Oh_UH Nick_NP1 ,_, what_DDQ would_VM I_PPIS1 do_VDI without_IW you_PPY ?_? 
'_" '_" That_DD1 is_VBZ the_AT first_MD time_NNT1 I_PPIS1 've_VH0 heard_VVN you_PPY admit_VVI it_PPH1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD ruefully_RR ._. 
'_" You_PPY generally_RR seem_VV0 to_TO manage_VVI by_II yourself_PPX1 very_RG well_RR ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX answer_VVI ._. 
'_GE Well_RR ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 pressed_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 I_PPIS1 have_VHI that_DD1 other_JJ drink_NN1 or_CC not_XX ?_? 
'_" She_PPHS1 reached_VVD for_IF the_AT bottle_NN1 and_CC half_DB filled_VVD his_APPGE tumbler_NN1 ._. 
'_" Have_VH0 the_AT bloody_JJ drink_NN1 ,_, Nick_NP1 ._. 
And_CC please_RR ..._... 
I_PPIS1 would_VM like_VVI you_PPY to_TO stay_VVI ._. 
'_GE At_RR21 first_RR22 she_PPHS1 slept_VVD ,_, heavy_JJ ,_, exhausted_VVN ,_, whisky-induced_JJ sleep_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT suddenly_RR she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ wide_RR awake_JJ ,_, nerves_NN2 jangling_VVG again_RT ,_, thoughts_NN2 chaotic_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 eased_VVD herself_PPX1 out_II21 of_II22 Nick_NP1 's_GE embrace_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX stir_VVI ._. 
How_RRQ she_PPHS1 hated_VVD sleeping_VVG in_II his_APPGE arms_NN2 !_! 
Making_VVG love_NN1 was_VBDZ all_DB very_RG well_RR ,_, pleasant_JJ and_CC soporific_JJ if_CS not_XX exactly_RR ecstatic_JJ ,_, but_CCB afterwards_RT ..._... she_PPHS1 needed_VVD her_APPGE space_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM a_AT1 bitch_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 thought_VVD sometimes_RT ._. 
I_PPIS1 use_VV0 Nick_NP1 shamelessly_RR and_CC I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX like_VVI myself_PPX1 for_IF it_PPH1 ._. 
But_CCB he_PPHS1 's_VHZ got_VVN no_PN121 one_PN122 to_II blame_NN1 but_CCB himself_PPX1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 allows_VVZ me_PPIO1 to_TO do_VDI it_PPH1 ._. 
If_CS I_PPIS1 were_VBDR a_AT1 man_NN1 I_PPIS1 'd_VM tell_VVI me_PPIO1 to_TO get_VVI lost_JJ and_CC fast_RR !_! 
Tonight_RT ,_, however_RR ,_, she_PPHS1 had_VHD no_AT room_NN1 for_IF such_DA introspection_NN1 ._. 
There_EX were_VBDR other_JJ things_NN2 on_II her_APPGE mind_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 eased_VVD herself_PPX1 out_RP from_II under_II the_AT duvet_NN1 ,_, reaching_VVG for_IF her_APPGE heavy_JJ wool_NN1 man_NN1 's_GE dressing_NN1 gown_NN1 and_CC tying_VVG it_PPH1 firmly_RR around_II her_PPHO1 ,_, crossed_VVN to_II the_AT window_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 had_VHD stopped_VVN snowing_VVG now_RT and_CC the_AT sky_NN1 was_VBDZ clear_JJ and_CC black_JJ with_IW a_AT1 few_DA2 stars_NN2 ._. 
Beneath_II her_APPGE window_NN1 she_PPHS1 could_VM see_VVI the_AT white_JJ humps_NN2 of_IO the_AT pot_NN1 in_II her_APPGE backyard_NN1 pots_NN2 that_CST in_II summer_NNT1 she_PPHS1 filled_VVD with_IW geraniums_NN2 and_CC petunias_NN2 in_II an_AT1 effort_NN1 to_TO bring_VVI some_DD colour_NN1 to_II the_AT uniform_JJ greyness_NN1 ,_, beyond_II them_PPHO2 the_AT wall_NN1 that_CST bordered_VVD the_AT yard_NN1 was_VBDZ also_RR white-crusted_JJ ._. 
A_AT1 familiar_JJ scene_NN1 ,_, yet_RR one_PN1 that_CST had_VHD changed_VVN subtly_RR since_II yesterday_RT just_RR as_CSA everything_PN1 else_RR had_VHD been_VBN changed_VVN by_II that_DD1 newspaper_NN1 item_NN1 ,_, the_AT whole_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE life_NN1 being_VBG undermined_VVN making_VVG her_PPHO1 feel_VV0 that_CST nothing_PN1 was_VBDZ quite_RR as_CSA it_PPH1 had_VHD seemed_VVN ._. 
In_II one_MC1 way_NN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, Nick_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN quite_RG right_RR when_CS he_PPHS1 had_VHD said_VVN that_CST whatever_DDQV the_AT truth_NN1 it_PPH1 made_VVD no_AT difference_NN1 ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ no_RR going_VVG back_RP now_RT ,_, no_AT way_NN1 to_TO rewrite_VVI the_AT years_NNT2 as_CSA she_PPHS1 had_VHD known_VVN them_PPHO2 ._. 
And_CC they_PPHS2 had_VHD been_VBN good_JJ years_NNT2 ._. 
With_IW a_AT1 child_NN1 's_GE resilience_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD quickly_RR adjusted_VVN to_II the_AT loss_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, who_PNQS had_VHD never_RR been_VBN more_RRR than_CSN a_AT1 glamorous_JJ appendage_NN1 on_II the_AT periphery_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE world_NN1 ,_, and_CC Sally_NP1 had_VHD stepped_VVN in_RP to_TO fill_VVI the_AT breach_NN1 more_RRR than_CSN adequately_RR ._. 
Now_RT ,_, looking_VVG back_RP with_IW the_AT wisdom_NN1 of_IO adulthood_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 could_VM appreciate_VVI what_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD taken_VVN for_IF granted_VVN at_II the_AT time_NNT1 ._. 
The_AT moment_NN1 the_AT news_NN1 had_VHD broken_VVN Sally_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN there_RL ,_, comforting_VVG her_PPHO1 ,_, buffering_VVG her_PPHO1 ,_, cuddling_VVG her_PPHO1 when_CS she_PPHS1 cried_VVD ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 warmth_NN1 about_II Sally_NP1 that_CST superseded_VVD all_DB her_APPGE amusing_JJ little_JJ vanities_NN2 and_CC softened_VVD the_AT acid_NN1 remarks_VVZ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ prone_JJ to_II making_VVG which_DDQ were_VBDR in_II reality_NN1 a_AT1 defence_NN1 mechanism_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 had_VHD a_AT1 great_JJ capacity_NN1 for_IF love_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 down-to-earth_JJ quality_NN1 that_CST Harriet_NP1 presumed_VVD was_VBDZ a_AT1 throw-back_NN1 to_II her_APPGE early_JJ upbringing_NN1 and_CC which_DDQ had_VHD been_VBN honed_VVN and_CC tested_VVN in_II the_AT fire_NN1 when_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD given_VVN birth_NN1 to_II and_CC kept_VVN an_AT1 illegitimate_JJ son_NN1 in_II the_AT days_NNT2 when_RRQ illegitimacy_NN1 was_VBDZ still_RR a_AT1 scandal_NN1 ._. 
To_II Harriet_NP1 Sally_NP1 had_VHD become_VVN a_AT1 surrogate_NN1 mother_NN1 and_CC after_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD married_VVN Hugo_NP1 that_DD1 position_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN strengthened_VVN so_CS21 that_CS22 Harriet_NP1 had_VHD felt_VVN secure_JJ and_CC loved_VVN ,_, never_RR questioning_VVG her_APPGE importance_NN1 to_II the_AT people_NN who_PNQS were_VBDR important_JJ to_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
Although_CS the_AT glamorous_JJ world_NN1 of_IO fashion_NN1 and_CC wealth_NN1 spread_VVD wide_JJ around_II her_PPHO1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 's_GE own_DA family_NN1 circle_NN1 was_VBDZ tight_RR her_APPGE father_NN1 ,_, Sally_NP1 ,_, and_CC Sally_NP1 's_GE illegitimate_JJ son_NN1 ,_, Mark_NP1 Bristow_NP1 ._. 
Mark_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN educated_VVN in_II England_NP1 and_CC later_RRR decided_VVN to_TO live_VVI there_RL ,_, and_CC it_PPH1 had_VHD been_VBN because_II21 of_II22 him_PPHO1 that_CST Harriet_NP1 had_VHD first_MD decided_VVN to_TO come_VVI to_II London_NP1 ,_, though_CS nowadays_RT she_PPHS1 saw_VVD little_DA1 of_IO him_PPHO1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ in_II advertising_NN1 ;_; he_PPHS1 and_CC his_APPGE partner_NN1 ,_, Toby_NP1 Rogers_NP1 ,_, had_VHD their_APPGE own_DA agency_NN1 ,_, and_CC paradoxically_RR Mark_NP1 had_VHD spent_VVN most_DAT of_IO the_AT last_MD year_NNT1 back_RP in_II the_AT States_NP1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ there_RL now_RT ,_, setting_VVG up_RP some_DD important_JJ job_NN1 or_CC other_JJ ._. 
Had_VHD he_PPHS1 not_XX been_VBN she_PPHS1 might_VM have_VHI telephoned_VVN him_PPHO1 instead_II21 of_II22 Nick_NP1 ,_, when_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN desperate_JJ for_IF company_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB then_RT again_RT ,_, she_PPHS1 might_VM not_XX ._. 
In_II a_AT1 way_NN1 Mark_NP1 was_VBDZ too_RG close_JJ to_II home_NN1 ,_, too_RG much_RR a_AT1 part_NN1 of_IO the_AT world_NN1 whose_DDQGE foundations_NN2 had_VHD just_RR been_VBN rocked_VVN ,_, yet_RR somehow_RR on_II the_AT outside_JJ ._. 
No_DDQV31 matter_DDQV32 what_DDQV33 the_AT truth_NN1 might_VM turn_VVI out_RP to_TO be_VBI it_PPH1 would_VM not_XX affect_VVI Mark_NP1 ._. 
The_AT foundations_NN2 upon_II which_DDQ his_APPGE life_NN1 were_VBDR built_VVN were_VBDR intact_JJ ._. 
Winds_NN2 of_IO change_NN1 might_VM blow_VVI around_II him_PPHO1 but_CCB his_APPGE basics_NN2 were_VBDR not_XX under_II threat_NN1 ._. 
Beneath_II the_AT duvet_NN1 Nick_NP1 stirred_VVD ,_, flinging_VVG his_APPGE arms_NN2 across_II the_AT empty_JJ space_NN1 where_CS Harriet_NP1 should_VM have_VHI been_VBN ._. 
She_PPHS1 stood_VVD stock_NN1 still_RR ,_, hoping_VVG he_PPHS1 would_VM drift_VVI off_RP to_TO sleep_VVI once_RR21 more_RR22 without_IW realising_VVG she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ not_XX there_RL ._. 
But_CCB after_CS a_AT1 moment_NN1 he_PPHS1 turned_VVD over_RP again_RT ,_, mumbling_VVG thickly_RR :_: '_GE Harri_NN1 ?_? 
Where_RRQ are_VBR you_PPY ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM here_RL ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 hissed_VVD ._. 
'_GE Go_VV0 back_RP to_TO sleep_VVI ._. 
'_" '_" What_DDQ are_VBR you_PPY doing_VDG out_II21 of_II22 bed_NN1 ?_? 
You_PPY 'll_VM catch_VVI your_APPGE death_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" No_UH I_PPIS1 wo_VM n't_XX ._. 
'_" His_APPGE concern_NN1 irritated_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
Was_VBDZ n't_XX that_DD1 what_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD wanted_VVN ,_, though_RR ?_? 
Someone_PN1 to_TO be_VBI here_RL ,_, to_TO care_VVI about_II her_PPHO1 ?_? 
So_RR why_RRQ now_RT did_VDD the_AT very_JJ fact_NN1 that_CST he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ awake_JJ and_CC talking_VVG to_II her_PPHO1 seem_VV0 like_II an_AT1 invasion_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE privacy_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Come_VV0 back_RP to_II bed_NN1 ,_, love_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM all_RR right_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" No_UH ,_, you_PPY 're_VBR bloody_RR not_XX !_! 
'_" He_PPHS1 got_VVD out_II21 of_II22 bed_NN1 ,_, exclaiming_VVG as_II the_AT cold_JJ air_NN1 enveloped_VVD his_APPGE warm_JJ sleepy_JJ frame_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Christ_NP1 ,_, this_DD1 place_NN1 is_VBZ like_II an_AT1 icebox_NN1 !_! 
Has_VHZ n't_XX your_APPGE heater_NN1 come_VV0 on_RP ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX have_VHI one_PN1 in_II the_AT bedroom_NN1 ,_, Nick_NP1 ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ healthier_JJR not_XX to_TO ._. 
'_" '_GE Healthier_JJR !_! 
To_TO catch_VVI bloody_JJ pneumonia_NN1 !_! 
'_" He_PPHS1 caught_VVD her_PPHO1 ,_, steering_VVG her_PPHO1 back_RP to_II the_AT bed_NN1 ,_, bundling_VVG her_PPHO1 in_RP ,_, dressing_NN1 gown_NN1 and_CC all_DB ._. 
She_PPHS1 allowed_VVD him_PPHO1 to_TO do_VDI it_PPH1 though_CS her_APPGE irritation_NN1 mounted_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX ask_VVI him_PPHO1 to_TO stay_VVI then_RT yell_VV0 at_II him_PPHO1 for_IF caring_VVG for_IF her_PPHO1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 lay_VVD stiffly_RR as_CSA he_PPHS1 huddled_VVD close_JJ ,_, sharing_VVG the_AT warmth_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ thinking_VVG ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD into_II his_APPGE shoulder_NN1 ._. 
'_" Not_XX now_RT ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 protested_VVD ._. 
'_" There_EX will_VM be_VBI plenty_PN of_IO time_NNT1 for_IF that_DD1 tomorrow_RT ._. 
'_" '_" No_UH ,_, there_EX wo_VM n't_XX ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 've_VH0 made_VVN up_RP my_APPGE mind_NN1 ,_, Nick_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 have_VH0 to_TO try_VVI and_CC learn_VVI the_AT truth_NN1 ._. 
If_CS Mom_NN1 is_VBZ still_RR alive_JJ I_PPIS1 have_VH0 to_TO find_VVI her_PPHO1 ._. 
If_CS she_PPHS1 's_VBZ not_XX ,_, well_RR ..._... 
'_" He_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX answer_VVI ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM going_VVG home_RL ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
'_GE On_II the_AT first_MD available_JJ flight_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" Do_VD0 n't_XX be_VBI sorry_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 you_PPY 'll_VM do_VDI what_DDQ you_PPY have_VH0 to_TO do_VDI ._. 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ._. 
'_" '_GE Only_RR one_MC1 thing_NN1 be_VBI sure_JJ you_PPY take_VV0 your_APPGE camera_NN1 with_IW you_PPY ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 laughed_VVD softly_RR ._. 
'_" Oh_UH Nick_NP1 ,_, always_RR first_MD and_CC foremost_JJT the_AT editor_NN1 !_! 
'_" '_GE Always_RR that_DD1 ._. 
'_" There_EX was_VBDZ regret_NN1 in_II his_APPGE sleepy_JJ voice_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ growing_VVG warmer_JJR now_RT and_CC drowsier_JJR ._. 
With_IW the_AT decision_NN1 made_VVD she_PPHS1 felt_VVD a_AT1 kind_NN1 of_IO temporary_JJ peace_NN1 ._. 
'_" All_RR21 right_RR22 ,_, Nick_NP1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 murmured_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'll_VM take_VVI my_APPGE camera_NN1 with_IW me_PPIO1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Promise_NN1 ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 promise_VV0 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 had_VHD no_AT way_NN1 of_IO knowing_VVG that_CST he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ thinking_VVG not_XX so_RG much_DA1 of_IO the_AT next_MD photo_NN1 story_NN1 she_PPHS1 would_VM submit_VVI to_II him_PPHO1 as_II the_AT necessary_JJ therapy_NN1 it_PPH1 might_VM provide_VVI ._. 
A_AT1 journey_NN1 into_II the_AT past_NN1 ,_, with_IW skeletons_NN2 rattling_VVG in_II cupboards_NN2 at_II every_AT1 dark_JJ turning_NN1 ,_, was_VBDZ almost_RR bound_VVNK to_TO be_VBI upsetting_VVG ._. 
Nick_NP1 ,_, with_IW his_APPGE unfailing_JJ journalist_NN1 's_GE instinct_NN1 ,_, felt_VVD in_II his_APPGE bones_NN2 that_CST this_DD1 one_PN1 would_VM be_VBI more_RGR traumatic_JJ than_CSN most_DAT ._. 
CHAPTER_NN1 THREE_MC In_II his_APPGE office_NN1 high_RR up_RP in_II the_AT twenty-five_MC storey_NN1 building_NN1 that_CST is_VBZ 550_MC Fashion_NP1 Avenue_NNL1 ,_, mecca_NN1 of_IO the_AT New_NP1 York_NP1 fashion_NN1 industry_NN1 ,_, Hugo_NP1 Varna_NP1 sat_VVD at_II his_APPGE desk_NN1 and_CC fiddled_VVN with_IW the_AT executive_NN1 toy_NN1 Sally_NP1 had_VHD bought_VVN for_IF him_PPHO1 last_MD Christmas_NNT1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 stupid_JJ thing_NN1 ,_, he_PPHS1 thought_VVD ,_, three_MC gold_NN1 baubles_VVZ on_II springs_NN2 that_CST set_VVD up_RP a_AT1 continual_JJ motion_NN1 ,_, banging_VVG one_PN1 against_II the_AT other_JJ ,_, and_CC he_PPHS1 kept_VVD it_PPH1 on_II his_APPGE desk_NN1 only_RR to_TO please_VVI her_PPHO1 ._. 
But_CCB today_RT with_IW his_APPGE mind_NN1 too_RG preoccupied_JJ to_TO work_VVI he_PPHS1 seemed_VVD quite_RG unable_JK to_TO keep_VVI his_APPGE hands_NN2 off_II it_PPH1 ._. 
It_PPH1 clicked_VVD irritatingly_RR and_CC Hugo_NP1 pushed_VVD it_PPH1 aside_RL ,_, swivelling_VVG his_APPGE chair_NN1 around_RP to_TO face_VVI the_AT window_NN1 and_CC the_AT panoramic_JJ view_NN1 of_IO Manhattan_NP1 ._. 
Hugo_NP1 Varna_NP1 's_GE showrooms_NN2 occupied_VVN an_AT1 entire_JJ floor_NN1 of_IO the_AT 550_MC building_NN1 and_CC from_II the_AT moment_NN1 a_AT1 potential_JJ client_NN1 stepped_VVN out_II21 of_II22 the_AT brass_NN1 elevator_NN1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ treated_VVN to_II an_AT1 ambience_NN1 of_IO unashamed_JJ luxury_NN1 ._. 
The_AT vast_JJ foyer_NN1 was_VBDZ carpeted_VVN in_II the_AT softest_JJT green_JJ imaginable_JJ ,_, the_AT walls_NN2 were_VBDR even_RR paler_JJR ,_, so_CS21 that_CS22 at_II first_MD glance_NN1 they_PPHS2 might_VM have_VHI been_VBN taken_VVN for_IF white_JJ ,_, and_CC the_AT venetian_JJ blinds_NN2 were_VBDR a_AT1 perfectly_RR blended_JJ shade_NN1 of_IO moss_NN1 ._. 
The_AT minimum_NN1 of_IO furniture_NN1 emphasised_VVD the_AT impressive_JJ size_NN1 of_IO the_AT foyer_NN1 only_RR small_JJ modern_JJ tables_NN2 bearing_VVG huge_JJ smoked_JJ glass_NN1 ash_NN1 trays_NN2 ,_, two_MC or_CC three_MC low_JJ chairs_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 huge_JJ arrangement_NN1 of_IO dried_JJ ferns_NN2 and_CC foliage_NN1 in_II shades_NN2 of_IO brown_JJ and_CC gold_NN1 graced_VVD the_AT enormous_JJ expanse_NN1 ._. 
From_II cunningly_RR concealed_JJ speakers_NN2 piped_VVD music_NN1 wafted_VVD ,_, but_CCB music_NN1 played_VVD so_RG softly_RR that_CST it_PPH1 was_VBDZ almost_RR inaudible_JJ to_II the_AT human_JJ ear_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 faint_JJ teasing_JJ melody_NN1 that_CST soothed_VVD the_AT soul_NN1 and_CC created_VVD a_AT1 restful_JJ atmosphere_NN1 almost_RR without_IW one_PN1 being_VBG aware_JJ of_IO it_PPH1 ._. 
This_DD1 soft_JJ green_JJ womb_NN1 formed_VVD an_AT1 oasis_NN1 of_IO peace_NN1 in_II the_AT chaotic_JJ tumble_NN1 that_CST was_VBDZ Fashion_NP1 Avenue_NNL1 ._. 
Outside_RL in_II the_AT street_NN1 the_AT traffic_NN1 might_VM roar_VVI ,_, here_RL there_EX was_VBDZ hush_NN1 broken_VVN only_RR by_II that_DD1 soft_JJ subliminal_JJ music_NN1 ,_, outside_II the_AT air_NN1 might_VM be_VBI heavy_JJ with_IW the_AT mingled_JJ smells_NN2 of_IO petrol_NN1 fumes_NN2 and_CC donuts_NN2 ,_, Macdonalds_NP2 '_GE burgers_NN2 ,_, trash_VV0 cans_NN2 ,_, and_CC sweat_NN1 ,_, here_RL there_EX was_VBDZ just_RR the_AT faintest_JJT perfume_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 pine_NN1 pot-pourri_NN1 ,_, subtle_JJ as_II the_AT music_NN1 ._. 
Even_RR the_AT bustling_JJ atmosphere_NN1 of_IO the_AT 550_MC building_NN1 itself_PPX1 seemed_VVD not_XX to_TO have_VHI invaded_VVN the_AT Hugo_NP1 Varna_NP1 floor_NN1 ._. 
Here_RL the_AT sales_NN staff_NN glided_VVD about_RP with_IW languid_JJ grace_NN1 more_RGR reminiscent_JJ of_IO Paris_NP1 than_CSN New_NP1 York_NP1 ,_, the_AT house_NN1 models_NN2 managed_VVD to_TO look_VVI like_II elegant_JJ advertisements_NN2 for_IF Varna_NP1 even_RR after_II a_AT1 long_JJ session_NNT1 of_IO standing_VVG stock_NN1 still_RR while_CS a_AT1 toile_NN1 was_VBDZ pinned_VVN and_CC draped_VVN and_CC adjusted_VVN around_II them_PPHO2 ,_, and_CC even_CS21 when_CS22 a_AT1 rail_NN1 of_IO sample_NN1 clothes_NN2 had_VHD to_TO be_VBI wheeled_VVN across_II the_AT hallowed_JJ expanse_NN1 of_IO green_NN1 ,_, carefully_RR hidden_VVN inside_II grey_JJ and_CC black_JJ sample_NN1 bags_NN2 to_TO make_VVI sure_JJ they_PPHS2 were_VBDR safe_JJ from_II the_AT photographic_JJ eye_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 fashion_NN1 spy_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 was_VBDZ managed_VVN with_IW what_DDQ Hugo_NP1 referred_VVD to_II as_58 '_GE panache_NN1 '_GE ._. 
'_GE The_AT simplest_JJT of_IO jobs_NN2 can_VM be_VBI done_VDN with_IW panache_NN1 '_GE ,_, he_PPHS1 would_VM instruct_VVI whenever_RRQV one_MC1 of_IO his_APPGE staff_NN fell_VVD short_JJ of_IO his_APPGE standards_NN2 of_IO perfection_NN1 the_AT standards_NN2 that_CST endeared_VVD him_PPHO1 to_II his_58 '_GE Shiny_JJ Set_NN1 '_GE customers_NN2 and_CC staff_NN alike_RR ._. 
Hugo_NP1 himself_PPX1 was_VBDZ lithe_JJ ,_, elegant_JJ and_CC charming_JJ with_IW a_AT1 slight_JJ edge_NN1 of_IO fascinating_JJ middle-European_JJ foreignness_NN1 that_CST came_VVD from_II his_APPGE Bulgarian_JJ father_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 was_VBDZ his_APPGE own_DA formidable_JJ talent_NN1 that_CST set_VVD him_PPHO1 apart_RL ._. 
Mostly_RR nowadays_RT Hugo_NP1 took_VVD for_IF granted_VVN all_DB the_AT assets_NN2 that_CST talent_NN1 had_VHD brought_VVN him_PPHO1 ._. 
Twenty_MC years_NNT2 at_II the_AT pinnacle_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE profession_NN1 had_VHD paid_VVN him_PPHO1 handsomely_RR and_CC he_PPHS1 accepted_VVD the_AT accolades_NN2 and_CC the_AT financial_JJ rewards_NN2 as_II no_AT more_DAR than_CSN his_APPGE due_JJ ._. 
But_CCB on_II occasions_NN2 he_PPHS1 stopped_VVD in_II his_APPGE tracks_NN2 to_TO wonder_VVI just_RR what_DDQ he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ doing_VDG here_RL ,_, amidst_II all_DB this_DD1 elegance_NN1 and_CC opulence_NN1 ,_, numbering_VVG the_AT rich_JJ and_CC famous_JJ and_CC powerful_JJ amongst_II his_APPGE clients_NN2 and_CC his_APPGE friends_NN2 ._. 
Not_XX bad_JJ for_IF the_AT son_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 penniless_JJ illegal_JJ immigrant_NN1 ,_, he_PPHS1 thought_VVD then_RT ,_, not_XX bad_JJ for_IF a_AT1 boy_NN1 raised_VVN on_II the_AT wrong_JJ side_NN1 of_IO town_NN1 ._. 
'_" Where_RRQ exactly_RR do_VD0 you_PPY hail_VVI from_II ,_, Hugo_NP1 ?_? 
'_GE Margie_NN1 Llewellyn_NP1 ,_, the_AT chat-show_JJ queen_NN1 ,_, had_VHD asked_VVN him_PPHO1 once_RR when_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD interviewed_VVN him_PPHO1 ,_, and_CC he_PPHS1 had_VHD mesmerised_VVN her_APPGE millions_NNO2 of_IO viewers_NN2 with_IW the_AT story_NN1 he_PPHS1 had_VHD told_VVN ._. 
His_APPGE father_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 seaman_NN1 ,_, had_VHD jumped_VVN ship_NN1 to_TO seek_VVI a_AT1 better_JJR life_NN1 when_CS Bulgaria_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN on_II the_AT brink_NN1 of_IO civil_JJ war_NN1 in_II the_AT 1920s_MC2 ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD taken_VVN the_AT name_NN1 of_IO Varna_NP1 from_II the_AT name_NN1 of_IO the_AT port_NN1 from_II which_DDQ he_PPHS1 had_VHD sailed_VVN but_CCB he_PPHS1 had_VHD lived_VVN his_APPGE life_NN1 in_II terror_NN1 of_IO deportation_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 fear_NN1 that_CST had_VHD haunted_VVN him_PPHO1 long_RR after_CS it_PPH1 had_VHD ceased_VVN to_TO be_VBI a_AT1 real_JJ threat_NN1 ,_, so_CS21 that_CS22 he_PPHS1 had_VHD never_RR been_VBN able_JK to_TO enjoy_VVI his_APPGE son_NN1 's_GE success_NN1 ,_, seeing_VVG it_PPH1 only_RR as_CSA something_PN1 which_DDQ drew_VVD unwelcome_JJ attention_NN1 to_II the_AT Varna_NP1 family_NN1 ._. 
Hugo_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN perfectly_RR happy_JJ to_TO talk_VVI at_RR21 length_RR22 on_II the_AT Margie_NP1 Llewellyn_NP1 Show_NN1 about_II the_AT days_NNT2 when_RRQ he_PPHS1 had_VHD played_VVN on_II the_AT streets_NN2 of_IO the_AT Bronx_NP1 ,_, and_CC how_RRQ in_II this_DD1 unlikely_JJ setting_VVG a_AT1 talent_NN1 for_IF sketching_NN1 had_VHD developed_VVN into_II an_AT1 interest_NN1 in_II designing_VVG clothes_NN2 ._. 
Apart_II21 from_II22 his_APPGE father_NN1 ,_, Hugo_NP1 's_GE family_NN1 had_VHD consisted_VVN entirely_RR of_IO women_NN2 his_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, his_APPGE three_MC sisters_NN2 ,_, his_APPGE maternal_JJ grandmother_NN1 and_CC various_JJ assorted_JJ aunts_NN2 and_CC cousins_NN2 all_DB of_IO whom_PNQO (_( his_APPGE mother_NN1 excepted_VVD )_) had_VHD striven_VVN to_TO dress_VVI with_IW what_DDQ Hugo_NP1 would_VM later_RRR call_VVI '_GE panache_NN1 '_GE on_II a_AT1 pittance_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD taken_VVN far_RG more_DAR interest_NN1 in_II their_APPGE efforts_NN2 than_CSN his_APPGE father_NN1 had_VHD thought_VVN was_VBDZ right_JJ and_CC proper_JJ for_IF a_AT1 boy_NN1 and_CC when_RRQ Leonie_NP1 ,_, his_APPGE eldest_JJT sister_NN1 ,_, had_VHD been_VBN apprenticed_VVN to_II a_AT1 dressmaker_NN1 his_APPGE fascination_NN1 had_VHD grown_VVN ._. 
From_II sketching_VVG the_AT outfits_NN2 she_PPHS1 made_VVD to_II inventing_VVG designs_NN2 of_IO his_APPGE own_DA was_VBDZ but_CCB a_AT1 short_JJ step_NN1 and_CC by_II the_AT time_NNT1 he_PPHS1 left_VVD High_JJ School_NN1 he_PPHS1 knew_VVD exactly_RR what_DDQ he_PPHS1 wanted_VVD to_TO do_VDI ._. 
His_APPGE sisters_NN2 ,_, all_DB working_VVG by_II this_DD1 time_NNT1 ,_, supported_VVD him_PPHO1 through_II a_AT1 course_NN1 at_II the_AT New_NP1 York_NP1 Fashion_NN1 Institute_NN1 of_IO Technology_NN1 ._. 
They_PPHS2 were_VBDR inordinately_RR proud_JJ of_IO him_PPHO1 ,_, if_CS slightly_RR puzzled_JJ by_II their_APPGE unusually_RR talented_JJ brother_NN1 ._. 
When_CS he_PPHS1 graduated_VVD Hugo_NP1 took_VVD a_AT1 succession_NN1 of_IO low-paid_JJ jobs_NN2 in_II 7th_NP1 Avenue_NNL1 and_CC the_AT optimism_NN1 with_IW which_DDQ he_PPHS1 had_VHD set_VVN out_RP began_VVD to_TO be_VBI dimmed_VVN by_II the_AT sheer_JJ sick-making_JJ banality_NN1 of_IO what_DDQ he_PPHS1 had_VHD to_TO do_VDI cutting_JJ samples_NN2 in_II the_AT disgusting_JJ fabrics_NN2 with_IW which_DDQ the_AT greedy_JJ cutthroat_NN1 manufacturers_NN2 he_PPHS1 worked_VVD for_IF made_VVN their_APPGE living_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB all_DB the_AT while_NNT1 he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ learning_VVG and_CC soon_RR the_AT time_NNT1 had_VHD come_VVN when_CS he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ no_RR21 longer_RR22 satisfied_JJ to_TO design_VVI for_IF others_NN2 ._. 
He_PPHS1 began_VVD cutting_VVG his_APPGE own_DA samples_NN2 on_II his_APPGE mother_NN1 's_GE kitchen_NN1 table_NN1 and_CC getting_VVG them_PPHO2 made_VVN up_RP by_II his_APPGE sister_NN1 and_CC her_APPGE friends_NN2 at_II the_AT dressmaker_NN1 's_VBZ where_RRQ she_PPHS1 worked_VVD ._. 
The_AT situation_NN1 could_VM not_XX last_VVI ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
One_MC1 day_NNT1 Leonie_NP1 's_GE employer_NN1 had_VHD got_VVN wind_NN1 of_IO what_DDQ was_VBDZ going_VVG on_RP ,_, sacked_VVD Leonie_NP1 and_CC placed_VVN a_AT1 telephone_NN1 call_NN1 to_II Victor_NP1 Nicholson_NP1 ,_, the_AT ignorant_JJ ,_, ill-tempered_JJ manufacturer_NN1 Hugo_NP1 was_VBDZ contracted_VVN to_II at_II the_AT time_NNT1 ._. 
A_AT1 distraught_JJ Leonie_NP1 tried_VVD unsuccessfully_RR to_TO contact_VVI Hugo_NP1 to_TO warn_VVI him_PPHO1 and_CC the_AT first_MD he_PPHS1 knew_VVD of_IO the_AT dbcle_NN1 was_VBDZ when_RRQ he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ summoned_VVN to_II Nicholson_NP1 's_GE cramped_JJ stale-tobacco_NN1 smelling_VVG office_NN1 ._. 
The_AT moment_NN1 he_PPHS1 walked_VVD in_RP at_II the_AT door_NN1 he_PPHS1 knew_VVD something_PN1 was_VBDZ very_RG wrong_JJ ._. 
Nicholson_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS could_VM often_RR be_VBI found_VVN reading_VVG cartoon_NN1 comics_NN2 at_II this_DD1 time_NNT1 of_IO day_NNT1 ,_, was_VBDZ pacing_VVG the_AT untidy_JJ office_NN1 like_II a_AT1 caged_JJ lion_NN1 ,_, his_APPGE face_NN1 and_CC his_APPGE thick_JJ neck_NN1 suffused_VVD ugly_JJ puce_NN1 above_II the_AT none-too-white_JJ collar_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE shirt_NN1 ._. 
As_CSA Hugo_NP1 entered_VVD the_AT office_NN1 he_PPHS1 whirled_VVD round_RP ,_, blundering_VVG into_II his_APPGE flimsy_JJ chair_NN1 and_CC almost_RR overturning_VVG it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ the_AT hell_NN1 is_VBZ going_VVG on_RP ,_, eh_UH ,_, you_PPY little_RR runt_VV0 ?_? 
You_PPY trying_VVG to_TO ruin_VVI me_PPIO1 ,_, is_VBZ that_DD1 it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_GE Totally_RR taken_VVN by_II surprise_NN1 Hugo_NP1 could_VM only_RR stare_VVI ._. 
Nicholson_NP1 reached_VVD across_II the_AT desk_NN1 ,_, grabbing_VVG Hugo_NP1 by_II the_AT lapels_NN2 and_CC pulling_VVG him_PPHO1 towards_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 n't_XX stand_VVI there_RL looking_VVG like_II Shirley_NP1 Bloody_JJ Temple_NN1 ._. 
You_PPY know_VV0 what_DDQ I_PPIS1 'm_VBM talking_VVG about_II ._. 
You_PPY 've_VH0 been_VBN cheating_VVG me_PPIO1 ,_, you_PPY stinking_VVG ass_NN1 hole_NN1 ,_, letting_VVG me_PPIO1 pay_NN1 you_PPY for_IF second-rate_JJ designs_NN2 while_CS you_PPY market_VV0 the_AT best_JJT ideas_NN2 yourself_PPX1 ._. 
'_GE Hugo_NP1 understood_VVD then_RT ._. 
He_PPHS1 began_VVD to_TO shake_VVI ,_, not_XX because_CS he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ physically_RR afraid_JJ of_IO Nicholson_NP1 ,_, though_CS the_AT man_NN1 was_VBDZ twice_RR his_APPGE size_NN1 ,_, but_CCB because_CS he_PPHS1 could_VM suddenly_RR see_VVI his_APPGE world_NN1 falling_VVG apart_RL around_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 'd_VHD taken_VVN a_AT1 chance_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 'd_VHD been_VBN found_VVN out_RP ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 this_DD1 means_VVZ you_PPY want_VV0 me_PPIO1 to_TO leave_VVI ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD with_IW what_DDQ dignity_NN1 he_PPHS1 could_VM ,_, half-sprawled_NN1 across_II the_AT desk_NN1 with_IW his_APPGE chin_NN1 six_MC inches_NNU2 above_II the_AT remains_NN2 of_IO a_AT1 take-away_NN1 pizza_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 cardboard_JJ cup_NN1 of_IO coffee_NN1 dregs_NN2 ._. 
'_GE Too_RG right_RR it_PPH1 does_VDZ ._. 
And_CC that_DD1 's_VBZ not_XX all_DB ._. 
'_GE Nicholson_NP1 released_VVD him_PPHO1 ,_, pushing_VVG him_PPHO1 back_RP so_RG hard_RR he_PPHS1 almost_RR fell_VVD ._. 
'_" Now_RT hear_VV0 this_DD1 and_CC hear_VV0 it_PPH1 good_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM suing_VVG you_PPY ,_, Varna_NP1 ,_, for_IF every_AT1 cent_NNU1 you_PPY 've_VH0 made_VVN from_II your_APPGE dirty_JJ little_JJ deals_NN2 and_CC for_IF the_AT designs_NN2 ._. 
They_PPHS2 belong_VV0 to_II me_PPIO1 you_PPY 're_VBR under_II contract_NN1 ,_, do_VD0 n't_XX forget_VVI ._. 
'_GE Hugo_NP1 snorted_VVD derisively_RR ._. 
Although_CS the_AT very_JJ thought_NN1 of_IO court_NN1 action_NN1 had_VHD brought_VVN him_PPHO1 out_RP in_II a_AT1 cold_JJ sweat_NN1 ,_, the_AT same_DA grittiness_NN1 which_DDQ had_VHD enabled_VVN his_APPGE father_NN1 to_TO jump_VVI ship_NN1 and_CC seek_VVI a_AT1 new_JJ life_NN1 now_RT came_VVD to_II his_APPGE rescue_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Waste_VV0 your_APPGE money_NN1 on_II lawyers_NN2 if_CS that_DD1 's_VBZ the_AT way_NN1 you_PPY want_VV0 it_PPH1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 retorted_VVD ._. 
'_" You_PPY 'll_VM make_VVI a_AT1 fool_NN1 of_IO yourself_PPX1 though_RR ._. 
Those_DD2 designs_NN2 are_VBR mine_NN1 ,_, done_VDN in_II my_APPGE own_DA time_NNT1 and_CC made_VVD up_RP by_II my_APPGE own_DA outworkers_NN2 ._. 
You_PPY 'd_VM never_RR use_VVI them_PPHO2 anyway_RR ._. 
They_PPHS2 have_VH0 too_RG much_DA1 class_NN1 for_IF the_AT women_NN2 who_PNQS buy_VV0 the_AT rubbish_NN1 you_PPY produce_VV0 ._. 
'_GE Nicholson_NP1 had_VHD turned_VVN such_DA a_AT1 deep_JJ shade_NN1 of_IO purple_JJ Hugo_NP1 thought_VVD he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ about_RPK to_TO suffer_VVI a_AT1 stroke_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Get_VV0 out_II21 of_II22 here_RL !_! '_" he_PPHS1 yelled_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX want_VVI to_TO see_VVI your_APPGE ass_NN1 around_RP here_RL again_RT understand_VV0 ?_? 
Get_VV0 out_RP !_! 
'_GE Hugo_NP1 had_VHD got_VVN out_RP ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD left_VVN the_AT squalid_JJ little_JJ office_NN1 that_DD1 afternoon_NNT1 never_RR to_TO return_VVI ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ the_AT most_RGT important_JJ thing_NN1 he_PPHS1 had_VHD ever_RR done_VDN in_II his_APPGE life_NN1 ,_, he_PPHS1 had_VHD told_VVN Margie_NP1 Llewellyn_NP1 ,_, and_CC across_II a_AT1 nation_NN1 the_AT rich_JJ and_CC famous_JJ ,_, the_AT elegant_JJ and_CC the_AT glittering_JJ society_NN1 women_NN2 who_PNQS were_VBDR his_APPGE clients_NN2 wholeheartedly_RR echoed_VVN the_AT sentiment_NN1 ._. 
Nicholson_NP1 had_VHD never_RR carried_VVN out_RP his_APPGE threat_NN1 to_TO sue_VVI ,_, though_CS Hugo_NP1 had_VHD endured_VVN some_DD worrying_JJ weeks_NNT2 waiting_VVG to_TO see_VVI if_CSW papers_NN2 would_VM be_VBI served_VVN on_II him_PPHO1 ,_, and_CC the_AT experience_NN1 had_VHD made_VVN him_PPHO1 determined_VVN never_RR to_TO work_VVI for_IF the_AT likes_NN2 of_IO Nicholson_NP1 again_RT ._. 
His_APPGE early_JJ ventures_NN2 into_II freelance_NN1 design_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN reasonably_RR successful_JJ ;_; with_IW Leonie_NP1 's_GE encouragement_NN1 he_PPHS1 worked_VVD long_JJ hours_NNT2 as_II a_AT1 restaurant_NN1 porter_NN1 to_TO earn_VVI enough_DD money_NN1 to_TO buy_VVI a_AT1 couple_NN1 of_IO ancient_JJ industrial_JJ machines_NN2 which_DDQ he_PPHS1 set_VVD up_RP at_II one_MC1 end_NN1 of_IO the_AT living_NN1 room_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE mother_NN1 's_GE house_NN1 ._. 
Soon_RR the_AT place_NN1 was_VBDZ alive_JJ with_IW their_APPGE busy_JJ whirr_NN1 as_CSA Leonie_NP1 and_CC one_MC1 of_IO her_APPGE friends_NN2 stitched_VVD samples_NN2 ;_; to_II their_APPGE accompaniment_NN1 Hugo_NP1 worked_VVD on_II new_JJ designs_NN2 ._. 
The_AT story_NN1 of_IO this_RG far_RG21 from_RG22 illustrious_JJ beginning_NN1 was_VBDZ one_MC1 Hugo_NP1 never_RR tired_JJ of_IO telling_VVG ,_, for_IF the_AT fact_NN1 that_CST he_PPHS1 had_VHD started_VVN with_IW nothing_PN1 but_II raw_JJ talent_NN1 and_CC stubborn_JJ determination_NN1 was_VBDZ something_PN1 of_IO which_DDQ he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ justifiably_RR proud_JJ but_CCB he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ less_RGR forthcoming_JJ about_II what_DDQ had_VHD happened_VVN next_MD ._. 
When_CS Margie_NP1 had_VHD mentioned_VVN his_APPGE association_NN1 with_IW Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ,_, the_AT financier_NN1 who_PNQS had_VHD made_VVN him_PPHO1 the_AT loan_NN1 which_DDQ had_VHD set_VVN him_PPHO1 up_RP in_II a_AT1 small_JJ showroom_NN1 and_CC enabled_VVD him_PPHO1 to_TO move_VVI the_AT sewing_NN1 machines_NN2 out_II21 of_II22 the_AT living_NN1 room_NN1 and_CC into_II a_AT1 work_NN1 room_NN1 ,_, Hugo_NP1 became_VVD not_XX so_RG much_DA1 evasive_JJ as_CSA totally_RR silent_JJ ._. 
Without_IW a_AT1 doubt_NN1 it_PPH1 had_VHD been_VBN Greg_NP1 's_GE backing_NN1 which_DDQ had_VHD propelled_VVN him_PPHO1 into_II the_AT big_JJ league_NN1 ;_; without_IW him_PPHO1 ,_, for_IF all_DB his_APPGE talent_NN1 ,_, Hugo_NP1 might_VM have_VHI been_VBN trapped_VVN in_II small-time_JJ design_NN1 and_CC manufacture_NN1 for_RR21 ever_RR22 ._. 
But_CCB the_AT very_JJ mention_NN1 of_IO Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 's_GE name_NN1 was_VBDZ painful_JJ to_II Hugo_NP1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD skilfully_RR evaded_VVN Margie_NP1 's_GE questions_NN2 ,_, moving_VVG on_RP to_II talk_NN1 instead_RR about_II Kurt_NP1 Eklund_NP1 ,_, the_AT financial_JJ genius_NN1 he_PPHS1 had_VHD hired_VVN after_II Greg_NP1 's_GE death_NN1 to_TO help_VVI him_PPHO1 avoid_VVI what_DDQ had_VHD seemed_VVN at_II the_AT time_NNT1 almost_RR certain_JJ ruin_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 had_VHD been_VBN Kurt_NP1 who_PNQS had_VHD set_VVN up_RP the_AT dozens_NNO2 of_IO licensing_VVG deals_NN2 for_IF menswear_NN1 and_CC toiletries_NN2 ,_, bedlinen_JJ and_CC beachwear_NN1 ,_, soft_JJ furnishings_NN2 and_CC costume_NN1 jewellery_NN1 ,_, all_DB bearing_VVG the_AT name_NN1 of_IO Hugo_NP1 Varna_NP1 ,_, which_DDQ had_VHD not_XX only_RR saved_VVN him_PPHO1 from_II bankruptcy_NN1 but_CCB also_RR made_VVD him_PPHO1 his_APPGE first_MD million_NNO ._. 
In_II the_AT process_NN1 Kurt_NP1 had_VHD graduated_VVN from_II business_NN1 adviser_NN1 to_II trusted_JJ friend_NN1 ;_; Hugo_NP1 had_VHD rewarded_VVN him_PPHO1 with_IW a_AT1 fifteen_MC per_NNU21 cent_NNU22 share_NN1 of_IO the_AT business_NN1 and_CC never_RR regretted_VVD it_PPH1 ._. 
Margie_NP1 had_VHD not_XX pressed_VVN Hugo_NP1 to_TO talk_VVI about_II Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 though_CS her_APPGE professional_JJ instincts_NN2 had_VHD nagged_VVN at_II her_PPHO1 that_CST if_CS she_PPHS1 could_VM probe_VVI a_RR21 little_RR22 into_II the_AT association_NN1 it_PPH1 would_VM produce_VVI some_DD riveting_JJ television_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB she_PPHS1 also_RR sensed_VVD how_RGQ deep_JJ Hugo_NP1 's_GE hurt_NN1 ran_VVD and_CC since_CS his_APPGE first_MD wife_NN1 's_GE death_NN1 was_VBDZ also_RR connected_VVN with_IW the_AT man_NN1 she_PPHS1 told_VVD herself_PPX1 it_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI tasteless_JJ to_TO dwell_VVI on_II it_PPH1 ._. 
The_AT truth_NN1 was_VBDZ ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, that_DD1 hard-nosed_JJ journalist_NN1 though_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ ,_, Margie_NP1 was_VBDZ as_CSA attracted_VVN to_II Hugo_NP1 as_CSA was_VBDZ almost_RR every_AT1 other_JJ woman_NN1 who_PNQS met_VVD him_PPHO1 and_CC she_PPHS1 actually_RR wanted_VVD him_PPHO1 to_TO like_VVI her_PPHO1 ._. 
The_AT momentary_JJ weakness_NN1 had_VHD bothered_VVN her_PPHO1 for_IF weeks_NNT2 afterwards_RT as_CSA she_PPHS1 worried_VVD as_II21 to_II22 whether_CSW she_PPHS1 had_VHD lost_VVN her_APPGE professionalism_NN1 along_II21 with_II22 the_AT opportunity_NN1 to_TO grill_VVI Hugo_NP1 Varna_NP1 over_II the_AT truth_NN1 about_II his_APPGE relationship_NN1 and_CC Paula_NP1 's_GE with_IW the_AT man_NN1 who_PNQS had_VHD died_VVN as_CSA he_PPHS1 lived_VVD in_II a_AT1 blaze_NN1 of_IO publicity_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB whether_CSW she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN right_JJ or_CC wrong_JJ ,_, Hugo_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN allowed_VVN off_II the_AT hook_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX talk_VVI about_II Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX even_RR think_VVI about_II Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 if_CS he_PPHS1 could_VM help_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
As_CSA he_PPHS1 left_VVD the_AT studio_NN1 after_II the_AT interview_NN1 his_APPGE well-programmed_JJ defence_NN1 mechanism_NN1 had_VHD come_VVN into_II operation_NN1 ,_, and_CC he_PPHS1 had_VHD pushed_VVN the_AT painful_JJ memories_NN2 into_II a_AT1 corner_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE brain_NN1 where_CS his_APPGE conscious_JJ mind_NN1 could_VM not_XX reach_VVI them_PPHO2 ._. 
Now_RT ,_, however_RR ,_, to_II his_APPGE intense_JJ discomfort_NN1 ,_, Hugo_NP1 found_VVD there_EX was_VBDZ no_AT way_NN1 he_PPHS1 could_VM prevent_VVI himself_PPX1 from_II thinking_VVG about_II Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ._. 
From_II the_AT moment_NN1 the_AT news_NN1 had_VHD broken_VVN that_CST he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ not_XX dead_RG at_RR21 all_RR22 but_CCB very_RG much_DA1 alive_JJ in_II Australia_NP1 he_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN unable_JK to_TO think_VVI of_IO anything_PN1 else_RR ._. 
None_PN of_IO the_AT usual_JJ tricks_NN2 for_IF shutting_VVG off_II memory_NN1 would_VM work_VVI now_RT ;_; whatever_DDQV he_PPHS1 did_VDD ,_, whichever_DDQV way_NN1 he_PPHS1 diverted_VVD his_APPGE attention_NN1 it_PPH1 would_VM only_RR come_VVI wandering_VVG back_RP ,_, like_II a_AT1 man_NN1 in_II a_AT1 maze_NN1 who_PNQS continually_RR finds_VVZ himself_PPX1 back_RP in_II the_AT same_DA spot_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ insufferable_JJ awful_JJ ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ beginning_VVG to_TO think_VVI he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ going_VVG mad_JJ ._. 
His_APPGE nerves_NN2 jangled_VVD in_II time_NNT1 with_IW the_AT balls_NN2 on_II the_AT executive_NN1 toy_NN1 on_II his_APPGE desk_NN1 and_CC his_APPGE brain_NN1 felt_VVD as_RG thick_JJ and_CC muzzy_JJ as_II the_AT grey_JJ January_NPM1 sky_NN1 above_II the_AT skyscrapers_NN2 of_IO Manhattan_NP1 ._. 
A_AT1 slight_JJ commotion_NN1 in_II the_AT outer_JJ office_NN1 attracted_VVD his_APPGE attention_NN1 ._. 
His_APPGE secretary_NN1 's_GE voice_NN1 ,_, raised_VVN in_II agitation_NN1 :_: '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ Mr_NNB Varna_NP1 is_VBZ not_XX to_TO be_VBI disturbed_VVN ._. 
You_PPY ca_VM n't_XX go_VVI in_II there_RL !_! 
'_GE And_CC another_DD1 voice_NN1 ,_, one_PN1 he_PPHS1 instantly_RR recognised_VVD :_: '_GE Like_JJ hell_NN1 I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX !_! 
'_GE The_AT door_NN1 flew_VVD open_JJ and_CC Harriet_NP1 burst_VVD in_RP ._. 
Behind_II her_PPHO1 the_AT secretary_NN1 floundered_VVD helplessly_RR ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ ,_, Mr_NNB Varna_NP1 ,_, I_PPIS1 could_VM n't_XX stop_VVI her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ all_RR21 right_RR22 ,_, Nancy_NP1 ._. 
This_DD1 is_VBZ my_APPGE daughter_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH ,_, Mr_NNB Varna_NP1 ,_, I_PPIS1 'm_VBM so_RG sorry_JJ ..._... '_" she_PPHS1 stuttered_VVD ,_, even_RR more_RRR horrified_VVN by_II her_APPGE gaffe_NN1 than_CSN she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN about_II letting_VVG a_AT1 strange_JJ woman_NN1 push_VVI her_APPGE way_NN1 into_II the_AT holy_JJ of_IO holies_NN2 ._. 
Nancy_NP1 Ball_NP1 had_VHD only_RR been_VBN with_IW Hugo_NP1 for_IF a_AT1 few_DA2 months_NNT2 and_CC it_PPH1 was_VBDZ much_RR longer_RRR than_CSN that_DD1 since_CS Harriet_NP1 had_VHD visited_VVN him_PPHO1 at_II the_AT office_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 had_VHD simply_RR never_RR occurred_VVN to_II her_PPHO1 that_CST the_AT young_JJ woman_NN1 in_II a_AT1 ski_NN1 jacket_NN1 with_IW faded_JJ jeans_NN2 tucked_VVN into_II her_APPGE boots_NN2 might_VM actually_RR be_VBI Hugo_NP1 Varna_NP1 's_GE daughter_NN1 !_! 
'_" Do_VD0 n't_XX worry_VVI about_II it_PPH1 ,_, Nancy_NP1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD comfortingly_RR ._. 
'_" You_PPY were_VBDR n't_XX to_TO know_VVI ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 retreated_VVD ,_, casting_VVG one_MC1 last_MD flustered_JJ glance_NN1 at_II Harriet_NP1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 ,_, Hugo_NP1 's_GE wife_NN1 ,_, was_VBDZ always_RR so_RG beautifully_RR turned_VVN out_RP ,_, while_CS this_DD1 girl_NN1 was_VBDZ ..._... well_RR ,_, frankly_RR almost_RR scruffy_JJ !_! 
Women_NN2 simply_RR never_RR turned_VVN up_RP at_II the_AT showrooms_NN2 of_IO one_MC1 of_IO America_NP1 's_GE top_JJ designers_NN2 dressed_VVN like_II that_DD1 ,_, and_CC with_IW practically_RR no_AT make-up_NN1 ._. 
Hugo_NP1 's_GE daughter_NN1 !_! 
Well_RR !_! well_RR !_! 
'_GE Dad_NN1 I_PPIS1 had_VHD to_TO come_VVI ,_, '_GE Harriet_NP1 said_VVD as_II the_AT door_NN1 closed_VVD after_II the_AT secretary_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY 've_VH0 heard_VVN the_AT news_NN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ._. 
'_GE Even_RR without_IW the_AT simple_JJ affirmation_NN1 his_APPGE face_NN1 would_VM have_VHI given_VVN her_PPHO1 the_AT answer_NN1 ;_; he_PPHS1 looked_VVD pale_JJ and_CC drawn_VVN ,_, as_CS21 if_CS22 he_PPHS1 had_VHD slept_VVN even_RR less_DAR than_CSN she_PPHS1 had_VHD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 tried_VVD to_TO call_VVI you_PPY but_CCB there_EX was_VBDZ no_AT reply_NN1 from_II your_APPGE flat_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ in_II Paris_NP1 on_II a_AT1 job_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 saw_VVD a_AT1 newspaper_NN1 there_RL ._. 
I_PPIS1 rushed_VVD back_RP to_II London_NP1 ,_, packed_VVD a_AT1 few_DA2 fresh_JJ things_NN2 and_CC came_VVD straight_RR here_RL ._. 
'_" '_GE Harriet_NP1 ..._... 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM so_RG sorry_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" Why_RRQ should_VM you_PPY be_VBI sorry_JJ ?_? 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 must_VM have_VHI been_VBN a_AT1 terrible_JJ shock_NN1 for_IF you_PPY ..._... 
'_" '_GE And_CC for_IF you_PPY !_! '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD hotly_RR ._. 
'_GE After_II all_DB this_DD1 time_NNT1 it_PPH1 's_VBZ almost_RR unbelievable_JJ ._. 
Do_VD0 you_PPY suppose_VVI there_EX 's_VBZ any_DD truth_NN1 in_II it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" He_PPHS1 spread_VVD his_APPGE hands_NN2 helplessly_RR ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 wish_VV0 I_PPIS1 knew_VVD ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX see_VVI why_RRQ anyone_PN1 should_VM invent_VVI a_AT1 story_NN1 like_II that_DD1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Maybe_RR she_PPHS1 's_VBZ some_DD kind_NN1 of_IO nut_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Maybe_RR ._. 
But_CCB as_CSA you_PPY said_VVD ,_, Harri_NP1 ,_, it_PPH1 's_VBZ such_DA a_AT1 long_JJ time_NNT1 ago_RA ._. 
Most_DAT people_NN have_VH0 forgotten_VVN all_DB about_II Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX imagine_VVI what_DDQ would_VM prompt_VVI this_DD1 woman_NN1 to_TO dredge_VVI it_PPH1 all_DB up_RP if_CS there_EX was_VBDZ n't_XX some_DD truth_NN1 in_II it_PPH1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 can_VM think_VVI of_IO a_AT1 dozen_NNO men_NN2 of_IO much_DA1 more_DAR recent_JJ notoriety_NN1 if_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ simply_RR inventing_VVG it_PPH1 for_IF some_DD cranky_JJ reason_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE own_DA ._. 
Besides_RR ..._... 
'_" He_PPHS1 broke_VVD off_RP ,_, staring_VVG for_IF a_AT1 moment_NN1 at_II the_AT glinting_JJ gold_NN1 balls_NN2 ,_, then_RT raising_VVG his_APPGE eyes_NN2 to_TO meet_VVI Harriet_NP1 's_VBZ directly_RR ,_, '_" if_CSW you_PPY look_VV0 at_II the_AT past_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 's_VBZ quite_RG feasible_JJ that_CST she_PPHS1 knew_VVD Greg_NP1 ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 connection_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" You_PPY knew_VVD her_PPHO1 ?_? 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 asked_VVD ,_, surprised_JJ ._. 
'_" No_UH ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 know_VV0 of_IO her_APPGE family_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Who_PNQS is_VBZ she_PPHS1 then_RT ?_? 
The_AT paper_NN1 said_VVD she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ Italian_JJ ,_, did_VDD n't_XX it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" '_" That_DD1 's_VBZ right_JJ ._. 
Her_APPGE family_NN1 were_VBDR fabric_NN1 manufacturers_NN2 with_IW mills_NN2 and_CC factories_NN2 around_II Lake_NNL1 Como_NP1 ._. 
Greg_NP1 was_VBDZ working_VVG on_II some_DD kind_NN1 of_IO deal_NN1 in_II Italy_NP1 not_XX long_RR before_CS he_PPHS1 ..._... before_CS the_AT accident_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ quite_RG conceivable_JJ they_PPHS2 were_VBDR involved_JJ in_II it_PPH1 and_CC he_PPHS1 met_VVD Maria_NP1 as_II a_AT1 result_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 swept_VVD her_PPHO1 off_RP her_APPGE feet_NN2 ,_, I_PPIS1 should_VM n't_XX wonder_VVI ._. 
'_" His_APPGE lip_NN1 curled_VVN in_II a_AT1 bitter_JJ smile_NN1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ very_RG attractive_JJ to_II women_NN2 ,_, was_VBDZ Greg_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 ignored_VVD the_AT implication_NN1 ._. 
'_GE But_CCB Dad_NN1 twenty_MC years_NNT2 !_! 
If_CS it_PPH1 's_VBZ true_JJ and_CC he_PPHS1 is_VBZ alive_JJ where_RRQ has_VHZ he_PPHS1 been_VBN all_DB this_DD1 time_NNT1 ?_? 
And_CC why_RRQ the_AT hell_NN1 should_VM he_PPHS1 have_VHI pretended_VVN to_TO be_VBI dead_JJ if_CS he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ n't_XX ?_? 
'_" '_GE Because_CS I_PPIS1 guess_VV0 it_PPH1 suited_VVD him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE Hugo_NP1 ran_VVD a_AT1 finger_NN1 under_II the_AT roll_NN1 collar_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE shirt_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 felt_VVD tight_JJ and_CC hot_JJ in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 being_VBG made_VVN of_IO the_AT softest_JJT combed_JJ cotton_NN1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 left_VVD one_MC1 hell_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 mess_NN1 behind_II him_PPHO1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Financial_JJ difficulties_NN2 ,_, you_PPY mean_VV0 ?_? 
'_" '_GE And_CC some_DD !_! 
Oh_UH yes_UH ,_, he_PPHS1 'd_VHD overstretched_VVN himself_PPX1 ,_, all_RR21 right_RR22 ._. 
And_CC there_EX was_VBDZ the_AT suggestion_NN1 of_IO fraud_NN1 ,_, too_RR ._. 
It_PPH1 took_VVD months_NNT2 and_CC the_AT best_JJT financial_JJ brains_NN2 in_II New_NP1 York_NP1 to_TO unravel_VVI his_APPGE dealings_NN2 and_CC what_DDQ they_PPHS2 found_VVD was_VBDZ a_AT1 web_NN1 of_IO debt_NN1 and_CC worse_JJR ._. 
What_DDQ a_AT1 time_NNT1 that_CST was_VBDZ !_! 
'_" His_APPGE eyes_NN2 darkened_VVN at_II the_AT memory_NN1 ._. 
'_" For_IF a_AT1 while_NNT1 I_PPIS1 thought_VVD we_PPIS2 'd_VM go_VVI down_RP because_II21 of_II22 it_PPH1 ._. 
If_CS it_PPH1 had_VHD n't_XX been_VBN for_IF Kurt_NP1 I_PPIS1 would_VM have_VHI done_VDN ._. 
He_PPHS1 rescued_VVD me_PPIO1 ,_, not_XX a_AT1 doubt_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 ,_, and_CC thank_VV0 God_NP1 he_PPHS1 did_VDD ._. 
But_CCB as_II21 for_II22 Greg_NP1 ..._... 
I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 you_PPY could_VM say_VVI I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ all_DB kinds_NN2 of_IO a_AT1 fool_NN1 to_TO trust_VVI him_PPHO1 ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 'm_VBM a_AT1 designer_NN1 ,_, not_XX an_AT1 accountant_NN1 ._. 
And_CC I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ n't_XX the_AT only_JJ one_PN1 taken_VVN in_RP by_II him_PPHO1 far_RR from_II it_PPH1 ._. 
There_EX were_VBDR plenty_PN of_IO others_NN2 with_IW more_DAR experience_NN1 in_II these_DD2 matters_NN2 than_CSN I_PPIS1 who_PNQS were_VBDR deceived_VVN ._. 
Oh_UH yes_UH ,_, if_CS Greg_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN around_RP when_CS the_AT storm_NN1 broke_VVD he_PPHS1 'd_VM have_VHI faced_VVN ruin_NN1 and_CC probably_RR gone_VVN to_II gaol_NN1 into_II the_AT bargain_NN1 ._. 
No_AT doubt_NN1 about_II it_PPH1 ,_, he_PPHS1 made_VVD a_AT1 very_RG timely_JJ exit_NN1 one_MC1 way_NN1 or_CC the_AT other_JJ ._. 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 was_VBDZ silent_JJ for_IF a_AT1 moment_NN1 ,_, chewing_VVG on_II her_APPGE thumbnail_NN1 ._. 
So_RR ..._... 
Greg_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN little_RR better_RRR than_CSN a_AT1 crook_NN1 on_II the_AT business_NN1 front_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 had_VHD very_RG nearly_RR dragged_VVN her_APPGE father_NN1 and_CC his_APPGE stupendous_JJ talent_NN1 down_RP with_IW him_PPHO1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD suspected_VVN as_RG much_DA1 ,_, though_CS it_PPH1 had_VHD never_RR occurred_VVN to_II her_PPHO1 that_CST Greg_NP1 's_GE death_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN anything_RR21 but_RR22 an_AT1 accident_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB important_JJ as_CSA all_DB this_DD1 might_VM once_RR have_VHI been_VBN it_PPH1 did_VDD not_XX concern_VVI her_PPHO1 now_RT ._. 
Hugo_NP1 had_VHD weathered_VVN that_CST particular_JJ storm_NN1 with_IW Kurt_NP1 's_GE help_NN1 and_CC backing_NN1 ._. 
No_PN121 one_PN122 had_VHD charged_VVN him_PPHO1 with_IW anything_PN1 more_RGR serious_JJ than_CSN naivety_NN1 and_CC now_RT he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ one_MC1 of_IO the_AT most_RGT successful_JJ fashion_NN1 designers_NN2 in_II New_NP1 York_NP1 ._. 
Besides_RR ,_, business_NN1 dealings_NN2 never_RR figured_VVN very_RG largely_RR in_II Harriet_NP1 's_GE reckoning_NN1 ._. 
There_EX were_VBDR other_JJ ,_, far_RG more_RGR important_JJ aspects_NN2 to_II life_NN1 and_CC death_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Greg_NP1 is_VBZ only_RR half_DB the_AT story_NN1 though_CS is_VBZ n't_XX he_PPHS1 ,_, Dad_NN1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD quietly_RR ._. 
His_APPGE eyes_NN2 narrowed_VVD ,_, emphasising_VVG the_AT small_JJ lines_NN2 and_CC creases_VVZ around_II them_PPHO2 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ do_VD0 you_PPY mean_VVI by_II that_DD1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Oh_UH Dad_NN1 !_! '_" she_PPHS1 remonstrated_VVD ._. 
'_" You_PPY know_VV0 very_RG well_RR what_DDQ I_PPIS1 mean_VV0 ._. 
What_DDQ about_II Mom_NN1 ?_? 
'_" He_PPHS1 looked_VVD away_RL ._. 
'_" What_DDQ about_II her_PPHO1 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Dad_NN1 come_VV0 out_RP from_II that_DD1 clam_NN1 shell_NN1 of_IO yours_PPGE ._. 
I_PPIS1 know_VV0 how_RGQ good_JJ you_PPY are_VBR at_II hiding_VVG away_RL inside_II it_PPH1 when_CS you_PPY do_VD0 n't_XX want_VVI to_TO face_VVI up_II21 to_II22 the_AT real_JJ world_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 's_VBZ out_RP here_RL and_CC it_PPH1 wo_VM n't_XX go_VVI away_RL ._. 
'_" '_" Your_APPGE mother_NN1 is_VBZ dead_JJ '_GE ,_, he_PPHS1 said_VVD flatly_RR ._. 
'_GE Is_VBZ she_PPHS1 though_RR ?_? 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 shook_VVD her_APPGE head_NN1 slowly_RR ._. 
'_" We_PPIS2 do_VD0 n't_XX really_RR know_VVI that_CST any_DD more_DAR do_VD0 we_PPIS2 ?_? 
We_PPIS2 were_VBDR always_RR led_VVN to_TO believe_VVI there_EX were_VBDR no_AT survivors_NN2 when_RRQ the_AT Lorelei_NP1 blew_VVD up_RP ._. 
Now_RT it_PPH1 seems_VVZ that_CST was_VBDZ n't_XX the_AT case_NN1 ._. 
If_CS this_DD1 Maria_NP1 Vincenti_NP1 is_VBZ to_TO be_VBI believed_VVN ,_, Greg_NP1 survived_VVD ._. 
So_RR I_PPIS1 repeat_VV0 what_DDQ happened_VVD to_II Mom_NN1 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Harriet_NP1 ..._... 
'_" He_PPHS1 leaned_VVD on_II his_APPGE desk_NN1 wearily_RR ,_, not_XX looking_VVG at_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ so_RG long_RR ago_RA now_RT ._. 
'_" '_" What_DDQ difference_NN1 does_VDZ that_DD1 make_VVI ?_? 
Twenty_MC weeks_NNT2 twenty_MC months_NNT2 twenty_MC years_NNT2 the_AT questions_NN2 are_VBR still_RR the_AT same_DA and_CC they_PPHS2 have_VH0 to_TO be_VBI answered_VVN ._. 
If_CS we_PPIS2 do_VD0 n't_XX ask_VVI them_PPHO2 someone_PN1 else_RR will_VM ._. 
The_AT insurance_NN1 people_NN are_VBR already_RR starting_VVG to_TO probe_VVI ._. 
One_MC1 of_IO them_PPHO2 came_VVD to_TO see_VVI me_PPIO1 last_MD night_NNT1 when_RRQ I_PPIS1 got_VVD back_RP from_II Paris_NP1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 wanted_VVD to_TO know_VVI when_RRQ I_PPIS1 last_MD saw_NN1 Mom_NN1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 blanched_VVD visibly_RR ._. 
'_GE Bastards_NN2 !_! 
I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ afraid_JJ of_IO something_PN1 like_II this_DD1 ._. 
So_RR they_PPHS2 think_VV0 ..._... yes_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 they_PPHS2 would_VM ._. 
What_DDQ did_VDD you_PPY tell_VVI him_PPHO1 ?_? 
'_" '_" That_CST I_PPIS1 'd_VM never_RR seen_VVN her_PPHO1 from_II that_DD1 day_NNT1 to_II this_DD1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
But_CCB that_DD1 's_VBZ no_AT longer_JJR enough_RR ,_, is_VBZ it_PPH1 ?_? 
For_IF God_NP1 's_GE sake_NN1 what_DDQ happened_VVD when_RRQ the_AT Lorelei_NP1 blew_VVD up_RP ?_? 
And_CC what_DDQ happened_VVD afterwards_RT ?_? 
Do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY want_VVI to_TO know_VVI ?_? 
Dad_NN1 stop_NN1 fiddling_VVG with_IW that_DD1 damned_JJ desk_NN1 toy_NN1 and_CC listen_VV0 to_II me_PPIO1 !_! 
'_" He_PPHS1 straightened_VVD ,_, whirling_VVG round_RP on_II her_PPHO1 suddenly_RR ,_, much_DA1 as_CSA he_PPHS1 had_VHD turned_VVN on_II Victor_NP1 Nicholson_NP1 all_DB those_DD2 years_NNT2 ago_RA ._. 
Gone_VVN was_VBDZ the_AT vagueness_NN1 ,_, gone_VVN the_AT composure_NN1 ._. 
His_APPGE eyes_NN2 were_VBDR bright_JJ now_RT with_IW suppressed_JJ passion_NN1 and_CC pain_NN1 ._. 
'_" No_UH ,_, Harriet_NP1 ,_, you_PPY listen_VV0 to_II me_PPIO1 ._. 
There_EX are_VBR some_DD things_NN2 best_RRT left_VVN alone_JJ some_DD things_NN2 it_PPH1 's_VBZ better_JJR not_XX to_TO know_VVI ._. 
'_" '_GE But_CCB the_AT explosion_NN1 might_VM not_XX have_VHI been_VBN an_AT1 accident_NN1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 persisted_VVD ._. 
'_" Have_VH0 you_PPY thought_VVN of_IO that_DD1 ?_? 
It_PPH1 would_VM explain_VVI how_RRQ Greg_NP1 manages_VVZ to_TO be_VBI in_II one_MC1 piece_NN1 while_CS the_AT Lorelei_NP1 is_VBZ nothing_PN1 but_II a_AT1 few_DA2 planks_NN2 of_IO driftwood_NN1 ._. 
And_CC If_CS what_DDQ you_PPY say_VV0 about_II the_AT state_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE finances_NN2 is_VBZ true_JJ then_RT he_PPHS1 'd_VM have_VHI every_AT1 reason_NN1 for_IF faking_VVG his_APPGE death_NN1 to_TO escape_VVI the_AT music_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 does_VDZ n't_XX answer_VVI my_APPGE question_NN1 ._. 
What_DDQ happened_VVD to_II Mom_NN1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Your_APPGE mother_NN1 is_VBZ dead_JJ ._. 
'_" '_GE So_RR you_PPY keep_VV0 saying_VVG ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ almost_RR as_CS21 if_CS22 you_PPY want_VV0 to_TO believe_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Perhaps_RR I_PPIS1 do_VD0 ._. 
'_" His_APPGE voice_NN1 was_VBDZ tired_JJ ._. 
'_GE Perhaps_RR even_RR that_DD1 is_VBZ preferable_JJ to_II thinking_VVG she_PPHS1 could_VM just_RR disappear_VVI and_CC let_VVI us_PPIO2 think_VVI she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ dead_JJ ._. 
'_" '_GE But_CCB Dad_NN1 ..._... 
'_" '_" How_RRQ would_VM you_PPY feel_VVI if_CSW you_PPY discovered_VVD that_DD1 was_VBDZ the_AT case_NN1 ?_? 
That_CST she_PPHS1 could_VM abandon_VVI you_PPY her_APPGE four-year-old_JJ child_NN1 and_CC never_RR see_VV0 you_PPY again_RT ?_? 
Is_VBZ that_DD1 what_DDQ you_PPY want_VV0 to_TO hear_VVI ?_? 
'_" '_" No_UH ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 not_XX !_! 
'_" '_" There_EX are_VBR things_NN2 I_PPIS1 hoped_VVD you_PPY 'd_VM never_RR find_VVI out_RP ,_, Harriet_NP1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said'_JJ ._. 
'_GE But_CCB I_PPIS1 see_VV0 now_RT there_EX 's_VBZ no_AT point_NN1 in_II hiding_VVG them_PPHO2 any_RR21 longer_RR22 ._. 
Besides_RR ,_, you_PPY are_VBR a_AT1 grown_VVN woman_NN1 now_RT ,_, and_CC I_PPIS1 dare_VM say_VVI the_AT truth_NN1 will_VM come_VVI out_RP whether_CSW I_PPIS1 tell_VV0 you_PPY or_CC not_XX ._. 
Your_APPGE mother_NN1 was_VBDZ having_VHG an_AT1 affair_NN1 with_IW Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ besotted_VVN by_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
When_CS she_PPHS1 followed_VVD him_PPHO1 to_II Italy_NP1 I_PPIS1 believe_VV0 she_PPHS1 had_VHD already_RR made_VVN up_RP her_APPGE mind_NN1 to_TO leave_VVI us_PPIO2 and_CC go_VVI to_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
That_DD1 was_VBDZ why_RRQ what_DDQ happened_VVD on_II the_AT boat_NN1 makes_VVZ very_RG little_DA1 difference_NN1 to_II me_PPIO1 ._. 
Whether_CSW she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ killed_VVN or_CC not_XX is_VBZ almost_RR immaterial_JJ ._. 
As_CS31 far_CS32 as_CS33 I_PPIS1 am_VBM concerned_JJ ,_, she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ dead_JJ to_II me_PPIO1 the_AT moment_NN1 she_PPHS1 walked_VVD out_II the_AT door_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 crossed_VVD to_II the_AT window_NN1 and_CC looked_VVD out_RP ._. 
The_AT towers_NN2 of_IO Manhattan_NP1 seemed_VVD almost_RR to_TO be_VBI touching_VVG the_AT cold_JJ grey_JJ sky_NN1 ._. 
Far_RR below_RL ,_, in_II the_AT street_NN1 opposite_II the_AT 550_MC building_NN1 ,_, stood_VVD the_AT tall_JJ statue_NN1 of_IO the_AT Garment_NN1 Worker_NN1 ,_, strangely_RR distorted_VVN from_II this_DD1 angle_NN1 ,_, and_CC around_II the_AT plinth_NN1 on_II which_DDQ it_PPH1 stood_VVD ant-like_JJ figures_NN2 of_IO vagrants_NN2 and_CC layabouts_NN2 sat_VVD ,_, oblivious_JJ to_II the_AT cold_NN1 ._. 
For_IF long_JJ minutes_NNT2 Harriet_NP1 stared_VVD down_RP ,_, unseeing_JJ ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ not_XX her_APPGE father_NN1 's_GE revelation_NN1 of_IO an_AT1 affair_NN1 that_CST surprised_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
The_AT official_JJ story_NN1 had_VHD always_RR been_VBN that_CST Greg_NP1 was_VBDZ simply_RR a_AT1 close_JJ family_NN1 friend_NN1 ,_, but_CCB a_AT1 child_NN1 could_VM have_VHI seen_VVN through_II the_AT pretence_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 had_VHD not_XX been_VBN a_AT1 child_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 very_RG long_JJ time_NNT1 ,_, perhaps_RR not_XX since_CS that_DD1 long-ago_JJ night_NNT1 when_RRQ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ four_MC years_NNT2 old_JJ and_CC had_VHD stood_VVN ,_, unseen_JJ ,_, outside_II a_AT1 bedroom_NN1 door_NN1 ..._... 
No_UH ,_, it_PPH1 was_VBDZ her_APPGE father_NN1 's_GE attitude_NN1 that_CST had_VHD shocked_VVN her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ dead_JJ to_II me_PPIO1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 had_VHD said_VVN and_CC she_PPHS1 could_VM see_VVI he_PPHS1 meant_VVD it_PPH1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ used_JJ to_II his_APPGE ostrich_NN1 ways_NN2 his_APPGE ability_NN1 to_TO bury_VVI his_APPGE head_NN1 in_II the_AT sand_NN1 and_CC shut_VVD out_RP the_AT things_NN2 that_CST displeased_JJ or_CC upset_VV0 him_PPHO1 ._. 
But_CCB all_RR31 the_RR32 same_RR33 ..._... 
Harriet_NP1 gave_VVD her_APPGE head_NN1 a_AT1 small_JJ shake_NN1 ,_, hardly_RR able_JK to_TO believe_VVI that_CST even_RR he_PPHS1 could_VM be_VBI quite_RG so_RG coldly_RR dismissive_JJ ._. 
'_" Could_VM I_PPIS1 have_VHI a_AT1 drink_NN1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 requested_VVD ._. 
'_GE Coffee_NN1 ?_? 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM buzz_FU Nancy_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_GE No_NN1 a_AT1 proper_JJ drink_NN1 ._. 
The_AT alcoholic_JJ sort_NN1 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 broke_VVD off_RP with_IW a_AT1 short_JJ laugh_NN1 ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 n't_XX look_VVI at_II me_PPIO1 like_II that_DD1 ,_, Dad_NN1 ._. 
This_DD1 may_VM be_VBI the_AT middle_NN1 of_IO the_AT afternoon_NNT1 to_II you_PPY ,_, to_II me_PPIO1 it_PPH1 's_VBZ evening_NNT1 and_CC the_AT end_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 very_RG long_JJ day_NNT1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Whisky_NN1 ?_? 
Bourbon_NN1 ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 asked_VVD ,_, opening_VVG the_AT elegant_JJ black-_NN1 lacquered_VVD cabinet_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Whisky_NN1 ,_, please_RR ._. 
Scotch_NN1 if_CS you_PPY 've_VH0 got_VVN it_PPH1 or_CC are_VBR you_PPY waving_VVG the_AT emerald_NN1 flag_NN1 for_IF the_AT benefit_NN1 of_IO certain_JJ up-and:coming_FO Irish_JJ politicians_NN2 of_IO the_AT lineage_NN1 of_IO the_AT closest_JJT thing_NN1 we_PPIS2 in_II the_AT States_NP1 have_VH0 to_II a_AT1 royal_JJ family_NN1 ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 have_VH0 Irish_JJ whiskey_NN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 but_CCB also_RR Scotch_JJ ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 poured_VVD her_PPHO1 some_DD and_CC handed_VVD it_PPH1 to_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 wo_VM n't_XX pretend_VVI it_PPH1 pleases_VVZ me_PPIO1 to_TO see_VVI you_PPY drinking_VVG it_PPH1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 know_VV0 you_PPY 're_VBR a_AT1 grown_VVN woman_NN1 but_CCB so_RR are_VBR most_RRT of_IO the_AT others_NN2 who_PNQS lurch_VV0 their_APPGE way_NN1 down_II the_AT not-so-primrosy_JJ path_NN1 to_II the_AT Betty_NP1 Ford_NP1 Clinic_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Dad_NN1 !_! 
'_" She_PPHS1 rolled_VVD her_APPGE eyes_NN2 heavenward_RL ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 know_VV0 ._. 
I_PPIS1 sound_VV0 like_II a_AT1 nagging_JJ father_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 've_VH0 seen_VVN a_AT1 few_DA2 of_IO them_PPHO2 on_II the_AT slippery_JJ slope_NN1 the_AT Shiny_JJ Set_NN1 ,_, the_AT stars_NN2 ,_, the_AT Washington_NP1 widows_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_GE Inadequates_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_" Do_VD0 n't_XX be_VBI so_RG sure_JJ ._. 
It_PPH1 gets_VVZ a_AT1 hold_NN1 of_IO you_PPY ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_" All_RR21 right_RR22 ,_, Dad_NN1 ,_, you_PPY 've_VH0 made_VVN your_APPGE point_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 wish_VV0 I_PPIS1 had_VHD n't_XX asked_VVN for_IF the_AT damned_JJ drink_NN1 now_RT ._. 
But_CCB as_CSA I_PPIS1 said_VVD ,_, my_APPGE body_NN1 has_VHZ n't_XX adjusted_VVN to_II the_AT time-lag_NN1 yet_RR ._. 
When_CS it_PPH1 does_VDZ ,_, I_PPIS1 promise_VV0 not_XX a_AT1 drop_NN1 will_VM pass_VVI my_APPGE lips_NN2 before_II dinner_NN1 ._. 
Except_CS of_RR21 course_RR22 ..._... '_" she_PPHS1 broke_VVD off_RP to_TO toss_VVI back_RP the_AT rest_NN1 of_IO the_AT whisky_NN1 and_CC set_VV0 the_AT tumbler_NN1 down_RP on_II Hugo_NP1 's_GE desk_NN1 ,_, '_GE except_CS of_RR21 course_RR22 that_CST I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX suppose_VVI I_PPIS1 shall_VM be_VBI here_RL long_RR enough_RR to_TO make_VVI the_AT adjustment_NN1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ unable_JK to_TO hide_VVI his_APPGE disappointment_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY 're_VBR going_VVG back_RP to_II London_NP1 ?_? 
'_" '_" No_UH ._. 
Not_XX yet_RR ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM going_VVG to_II Australia_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Australia_NP1 ?_? ..._... oh_UH !_! 
'_" She_PPHS1 nodded_VVD ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM going_VVGK to_TO try_VVI and_CC find_VVI Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ ,_, Dad_NN1 ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX just_RR let_VVI this_DD1 thing_NN1 pass_NN1 sit_VVI back_RP and_CC pretend_VVI it_PPH1 has_VHZ n't_XX happened_VVN ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ very_RG important_JJ to_II me_PPIO1 and_CC ,_, I_PPIS1 should_VM have_VHI thought_VVN ,_, to_II you_PPY too_RR ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ Mom_NN1 we_PPIS2 're_VBR talking_VVG about_II not_XX a_AT1 stranger_NN1 in_II a_AT1 sensational_JJ newspaper_NN1 item_NN1 and_CC there_EX are_VBR too_RG many_DA2 unanswered_JJ questions_NN2 about_II her_APPGE death_NN1 or_CC her_APPGE disappearance_NN1 ._. 
If_CS Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 is_VBZ alive_JJ then_RT perhaps_RR he_PPHS1 is_VBZ the_AT only_JJ person_NN1 in_II the_AT world_NN1 who_PNQS can_VM supply_VVI the_AT answers_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_GE But_CCB Harriet_NP1 ,_, it_PPH1 sounds_VVZ as_CS21 if_CS22 he_PPHS1 has_VHZ gone_VVN into_II hiding_VVG again_RT ._. 
If_CS the_AT police_NN2 ca_VM n't_XX find_VVI him_PPHO1 what_DDQ makes_VVZ you_PPY think_VVI you_PPY could_VM ?_? 
And_CC if_CS they_PPHS2 have_VH0 picked_VVN him_PPHO1 up_RP he_PPHS1 'll_VM be_VBI in_II custody_NN1 ._. 
They_PPHS2 'd_VM never_RR let_VVI you_PPY see_VVI him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" Her_APPGE mouth_NN1 set_VVN in_II a_AT1 stubborn_JJ line_NN1 he_PPHS1 knew_VVD so_RG well_RR ._. 
'_" You_PPY may_VM be_VBI right_JJ ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 have_VH0 to_TO try_VVI ._. 
Perhaps_RR you_PPY do_VD0 n't_XX want_VVI to_TO know_VVI the_AT truth_NN1 that_DD1 's_VBZ how_RRQ it_PPH1 looks_VVZ from_II where_RRQ I_PPIS1 'm_VBM standing_VVG ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO know_VVI ._. 
I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO find_VVI out_RP what_DDQ happened_VVD ._. 
Damn_VV0 it_PPH1 I_PPIS1 'm_VBM going_VVGK to_TO find_VVI out_RP !_! 
'_" He_PPHS1 shook_VVD his_APPGE head_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ good_RR do_VD0 you_PPY think_VVI will_VM come_VVI from_II it_PPH1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ?_? 
If_CS she_PPHS1 is_VBZ alive_JJ and_CC you_PPY find_VV0 her_PPHO1 do_VD0 you_PPY think_VVI that_DD1 would_VM mean_VVI you_PPY 'd_VM have_VHI your_APPGE Mom_NN1 back_NN1 ?_? 
Of_RR21 course_RR22 it_PPH1 would_VM n't_XX ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 honestly_RR believe_VV0 she_PPHS1 is_VBZ dead_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 have_VH0 thought_VVN so_RR for_IF a_AT1 very_RG long_JJ time_NNT1 ._. 
'_" '_" If_CSW that_DD1 is_VBZ so_RR then_RT it_PPH1 is_VBZ all_DB the_AT more_RGR important_JJ to_TO find_VVI out_RP the_AT truth_NN1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD quietly_RR ._. 
'_" Why_RRQ ?_? 
What_DDQ difference_NN1 can_VM it_PPH1 make_VVI now_RT ?_? 
'_" '_GE Because_CS it_PPH1 seems_VVZ as_CS21 though_CS22 Greg_NP1 arranged_VVD the_AT accident_NN1 in_BCL21 order_BCL22 to_TO fake_VVI his_APPGE own_DA death_NN1 ._. 
That_DD1 's_VBZ what_DDQ the_AT woman_NN1 alleged_VVN and_CC what_DDQ you_PPY have_VH0 said_VVN confirms_VVZ it_PPH1 is_VBZ quite_RG likely_JJ ._. 
But_CCB when_CS he_PPHS1 sailed_VVD Mom_NN1 was_VBDZ with_IW him_PPHO1 no_AT dispute_NN1 about_II that_DD1 is_VBZ there_EX ?_? 
So_RR if_CS he_PPHS1 survived_VVD and_CC Mom_NN1 died_VVD then_RT do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY see_VVI ?_? 
He_PPHS1 murdered_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Harriet_NP1 for_IF God_NP1 's_GE sake_NN1 !_! 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ ,_, Dad_NN1 ,_, but_CCB it_PPH1 's_VBZ true_JJ ._. 
It_PPH1 has_VHZ to_TO be_VBI a_AT1 possibility_NN1 ._. 
And_CC that_DD1 is_VBZ why_RRQ I_PPIS1 'll_VM see_VVI Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 if_CS it_PPH1 's_VBZ the_AT last_MD thing_NN1 I_PPIS1 do_VD0 ._. 
'_" His_APPGE eyes_NN2 were_VBDR distant_JJ ._. 
He_PPHS1 looked_VVD like_II an_AT1 old_JJ man_NN1 suddenly_RR and_CC she_PPHS1 realised_VVD how_RRQ he_PPHS1 had_VHD aged_VVN since_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD seen_VVN him_PPHO1 last_VVI ._. 
Aged_VVN since_II yesterday_RT ,_, perhaps_RR ?_? 
Never_RR a_AT1 big_JJ man_NN1 ,_, overnight_RT his_APPGE frame_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO have_VHI become_VVN almost_RR frail_JJ and_CC the_AT sinews_NN2 in_II his_APPGE neck_NN1 were_VBDR raised_VVN and_CC stringy_JJ above_II the_AT cotton_NN1 roll-neck_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 put_VVD her_APPGE arms_NN2 around_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX want_VVI to_TO upset_VVI you_PPY ,_, Dad_NN1 ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 have_VH0 to_TO do_VDI it_PPH1 ._. 
You_PPY must_VM see_VVI that_DD1 ..._... 
'_" She_PPHS1 stopped_VVD speaking_VVG as_II the_AT buzzer_NN1 on_II his_APPGE desk_NN1 interrupted_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 broke_VVD away_RL ,_, depressing_VVG the_AT button_NN1 ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ,_, Nancy_NP1 ?_? 
What_DDQ is_VBZ it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ to_TO disturb_VVI you_PPY ,_, Mr_NNB Varna_NP1 ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 have_VH0 a_AT1 Mr_NNB O'Neill_NP1 here_RL who_PNQS says_VVZ he_PPHS1 is_VBZ from_II the_AT British_JJ and_CC Cosmopolitan_JJ Assurance_NN1 Company_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 insists_VVZ on_II seeing_VVG you_PPY ._. 
'_" '_GE The_AT man_NN1 who_PNQS more_RGR or_CC less_RGR forced_JJ his_APPGE way_NN1 into_II my_APPGE flat_NN1 last_MD night_NNT1 !_! 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 said_VVD grimly_RR ._. 
'_" What_DDQ is_VBZ he_PPHS1 doing_VDG in_II New_NP1 York_NP1 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Come_VV0 to_TO see_VVI me_PPIO1 ,_, obviously_RR ,_, '_GE Hugo_NP1 returned_VVD drily_RR ._. 
But_CCB his_APPGE smile_NN1 was_VBDZ strained_VVN and_CC Harriet_NP1 was_VBDZ alarmed_VVN by_II how_RRQ drawn_VVN and_CC old_JJ lie_NN1 suddenly_RR looked_VVN ._. 
'_GE Leave_VV0 him_PPHO1 to_II me_PPIO1 ,_, Dad_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM deal_VVI with_IW him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE Tom_NP1 O'Neill_NP1 was_VBDZ in_II the_AT outer_JJ office_NN1 looking_VVG at_II one_MC1 of_IO the_AT pictures_NN2 that_CST lines_VVZ the_AT walls_NN2 Rena_NP1 ,_, Hugo_NP1 's_GE favourite_JJ house_NN1 model_NN1 ,_, wearing_VVG a_AT1 loose_JJ cut_NN1 trench_NN1 coat_NN1 over_II a_AT1 tailored_JJ shirt_NN1 and_CC doe-skin_JJ pants_NN2 ._. 
'_GE Mr_NNB O'Neill_NP1 ,_, I_PPIS1 really_RR would_VM prefer_VVI it_PPH1 if_CS you_PPY did_VDD n't_XX bother_VVI my_APPGE father_NN1 just_RR now_RT ._. 
There_EX is_VBZ nothing_PN1 he_PPHS1 can_VM tell_VVI you_PPY beyond_II what_DDQ I_PPIS1 already_RR have_VH0 that_DD1 as_CS31 far_CS32 as_CS33 we_PPIS2 are_VBR concerned_VVN my_APPGE mother_NN1 has_VHZ been_VBN dead_JJ for_IF more_DAR than_CSN twenty_MC years_NNT2 ._. 
'_" '_GE Perhaps_RR ._. 
'_" Today_RT ,_, in_II the_AT half_NN1 daylight_NN1 ,_, half_DB white_JJ neon_NN1 of_IO the_AT office_NN1 ,_, his_APPGE eyes_NN2 managed_VVD to_TO look_VVI bluer_JJR and_CC sharper_JJR than_CSN ever_RR ,_, like_II the_AT ice-cold_JJ waters_NN2 of_IO a_AT1 sunlit_JJ fiord_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Nevertheless_RR I_PPIS1 am_VBM afraid_JJ I_PPIS1 must_VM insist_VVI on_II seeing_VVG him_PPHO1 ,_, Miss_NNB Varna_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Look_NN1 he_PPHS1 's_VBZ in_II no_AT fit_JJ state_NN1 ..._... 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 argued_VVD ._. 
'_" Why_RRQ do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY go_VVI to_II Australia_NP1 and_CC talk_VVI to_II the_AT Vincenti_JJ woman_NN1 before_CS you_PPY start_VV0 bothering_VVG us_PPIO2 ?_? 
'_" '_" That_DD1 is_VBZ my_APPGE next_MD port_NN1 of_IO call_NN1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD easily_RR ._. 
'_GE But_CCB right_RR now_RT I_PPIS1 am_VBM here_RL ._. 
So_RR if_CS you_PPY would_VM kindly_RR tell_VVI your_APPGE father_NN1 ..._... 
'_" '_GE Mr_NNB O'Neill_NP1 ,_, I_PPIS1 'm_VBM telling_VVG you_PPY ..._... 
'_" '_GE Quit_VV0 trying_VVG to_TO protect_VVI me_PPIO1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Hugo_NP1 was_VBDZ standing_VVG in_II the_AT doorway_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE office_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 know_VV0 you_PPY are_VBR only_RR trying_VVG to_TO help_VVI but_CCB the_AT sooner_RRR we_PPIS2 get_VV0 this_DD1 over_RP with_IW the_AT better_JJR ._. 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM see_VVI Mr_NNB O'Neill_NP1 now_RT ._. 
I_PPIS1 have_VH0 nothing_PN1 to_TO hide_VVI ._. 
'_" '_GE Dad_NN1 !_! 
'_" '_" You_PPY go_VV0 home_RL ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM see_VVI you_PPY at_II dinner_NN1 ._. 
And_CC perhaps_RR you_PPY 'd_VM warm_VVI Sally_NP1 I_PPIS1 might_VM be_VBI a_RR21 little_RR22 late_JJ ._. 
'_" '_GE Dad_NN1 !_! 
'_" '_GE Come_VV0 this_DD1 way_NN1 ,_, please_RR ,_, Mr_NNB O'Neill_NP1 ._. 
'_GE The_AT door_NN1 closed_VVD after_II them_PPHO2 and_CC Harriet_NP1 could_VM do_VDI nothing_PN1 but_CS glare_VVI at_II it_PPH1 impotently_RR ._. 
Dammit_UH ,_, he_PPHS1 deserved_VVD to_TO be_VBI reported_VVN to_II whatever_DDQV professional_JJ body_NN1 insurance_NN1 investigators_NN2 belonged_VVD to_II and_CC if_CS he_PPHS1 upset_VVD her_APPGE father_NN1 she_PPHS1 'd_VM see_VVI to_II it_PPH1 that_CST he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ ._. 
Still_RR fuming_VVG at_II the_AT insensitive_JJ arrogance_NN1 of_IO the_AT man_NN1 she_PPHS1 turned_VVD and_CC left_VVD the_AT office_NN1 ._. 
CHAPTER_NN1 FOUR_MC In_II her_APPGE room_NN1 at_II Hugo_NP1 's_GE Central_JJ Park_NN1 triplex_NN1 Harriet_NP1 was_VBDZ dressed_VVN and_CC ready_JJ for_IF dinner_NN1 ._. 
At_II home_NN1 in_II London_NP1 she_PPHS1 rarely_RR bothered_VVN with_IW such_DA irrelevances_NN2 ;_; here_RL she_PPHS1 knew_VVD it_PPH1 was_VBDZ expected_VVN of_IO her_PPHO1 and_CC accordingly_RR she_PPHS1 had_VHD showered_VVN ,_, dumped_VVD her_APPGE travel-weary_JJ jeans_NN2 into_II the_AT laundry_NN1 basket_NN1 from_II which_DDQ they_PPHS2 would_VM be_VBI rescued_VVN by_II a_AT1 maid_NN1 ,_, washed_VVD ,_, ironed_VVN and_CC returned_VVN to_II her_APPGE next_MD day_NNT1 ,_, and_CC dressed_VVD herself_PPX1 in_II a_AT1 loose_JJ silk_NN1 jersey_NN1 jacket_NN1 and_CC pants_NN2 suit_VV0 ,_, simple_JJ and_CC easy_JJ enough_RR to_TO please_VVI her_PPHO1 yet_RR enough_DD of_IO a_AT1 transformation_NN1 to_TO satisfy_VVI her_APPGE father_NN1 and_CC Sally_NP1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ tired_VVN out_RP now_RT ,_, her_APPGE eyes_NN2 ached_VVD from_II lack_NN1 of_IO sleep_NN1 and_CC jet-lag_NN1 ,_, and_CC she_PPHS1 glanced_VVD longingly_RR at_II the_AT king-sized_JJ bed_NN1 with_IW its_APPGE lace-trimmed_JJ peach_NN1 silk_NN1 sheets_NN2 ._. 
Oh_UH to_TO be_VBI able_JK to_TO fall_VVI into_II it_PPH1 and_CC sink_VVI into_II oblivion_NN1 !_! 
But_CCB it_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI several_DA2 more_DAR hours_NNT2 yet_RR before_CS she_PPHS1 could_VM do_VDI that_DD1 ._. 
Was_VBDZ her_APPGE father_NN1 home_RL yet_RR ?_? she_PPHS1 wondered_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ anxious_JJ to_TO see_VVI him_PPHO1 the_AT moment_NN1 he_PPHS1 arrived_VVD ,_, and_CC make_VV0 sure_JJ he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ all_RR21 right_RR22 after_II the_AT trauma_NN1 of_IO the_AT interview_NN1 with_IW the_AT insurance_NN1 investigator_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB when_CS she_PPHS1 went_VVD to_II the_AT head_NN1 of_IO the_AT stairs_NN2 and_CC looked_VVD down_RP she_PPHS1 could_VM see_VVI that_CST his_APPGE study_NN1 door_NN1 was_VBDZ ajar_JJ and_CC the_AT house_NN1 was_VBDZ quiet_JJ and_CC she_PPHS1 returned_VVD to_II her_APPGE room_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD said_VVN he_PPHS1 might_VM be_VBI late_JJ ,_, after_II all_DB ,_, and_CC she_PPHS1 decided_VVD to_TO snatch_VVI a_AT1 few_DA2 more_DAR moments_NN2 of_IO privacy_NN1 to_TO recharge_VVI her_APPGE batteries_NN2 in_II the_AT one_MC1 place_NN1 in_II the_AT whole_JJ luxurious_JJ house_NN1 where_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ able_JK to_TO relax_VVI and_CC feel_VVI she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ her_APPGE own_DA person_NN1 ._. 
What_DDQ was_VBDZ it_PPH1 about_II unashamed_JJ luxury_NN1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 sometimes_RT asked_VVD herself_PPX1 ,_, which_DDQ made_VVD her_PPHO1 feel_VV0 so_RG uncomfortable_JJ ?_? 
Most_DAT people_NN would_VM be_VBI only_RR to_II happy_JJ to_TO be_VBI able_JK to_TO enjoy_VVI such_DA surroundings_NN2 ._. 
A_AT1 top_JJ line_NN1 interior_NN1 decorator_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN given_VVN a_AT1 free_JJ hand_NN1 when_CS Hugo_NP1 had_VHD bought_VVN the_AT triplex_NN1 two_MC years_NNT2 ago_RA and_CC no_AT expense_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN spared_VVN the_AT walls_NN2 were_VBDR hung_VVN with_IW some_DD of_IO Hugo_NP1 's_GE collection_NN1 of_IO Old_JJ Masters_NN2 ,_, glowing_VVG against_II the_AT background_NN1 of_IO watered_JJ silk_NN1 ,_, the_AT shelves_NN2 were_VBDR lined_VVN with_IW leather_NN1 bound_VVD first_MD editions_NN2 which_DDQ neither_RR Hugo_NP1 nor_CC Sally_NP1 would_VM ever_RR open_VVI ,_, much_RR less_RRR read_VVN ,_, every_AT1 nook_NN1 and_CC cranny_NN1 was_VBDZ filled_VVN with_IW treasures_NN2 and_CC objets_NN221 d'art_NN222 displayed_VVN on_II dainty_JJ pedestals_NN2 ._. 
The_AT sofas_NN2 and_CC chairs_NN2 were_VBDR deep_JJ and_CC soft_JJ enough_RR to_TO fall_VVI asleep_JJ in_II ,_, a_AT1 fireplace_NN1 was_VBDZ topped_VVN by_II an_AT1 Adam_NP1 mantel_NN1 which_DDQ Hugo_NP1 had_VHD had_VHN flown_VVN out_RP from_II England_NP1 and_CC everywhere_RL there_EX were_VBDR fresh_JJ flowers_NN2 long_RR stemmed_JJ hothouse_NN1 roses_NN2 ,_, orchids_NN2 flown_VVN in_RP from_II Singapore_NP1 ,_, daffodils_NN2 and_CC narcissi_NN1 and_CC heavy_JJ perfumed_JJ hyacinths_NN2 ._. 
But_CCB to_II Harriet_NP1 the_AT grandeur_NN1 and_CC studied_JJ comfort_NN1 were_VBDR somehow_RR artificial_JJ ,_, the_AT atmosphere_NN1 more_RGR reminiscent_JJ of_IO a_AT1 luxury_JJ hotel_NN1 than_CSN a_AT1 home_NN1 ._. 
Perhaps_RR ,_, she_PPHS1 thought_VVD ,_, it_PPH1 was_VBDZ because_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD never_RR lived_VVN in_II this_DD1 house_NN1 ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ nothing_PN1 to_TO arouse_VVI childhood_NN1 memories_NN2 ._. 
Only_RR in_II the_AT room_NN1 Sally_NP1 had_VHD chosen_VVN especially_RR for_IF her_PPHO1 was_VBDZ Harriet_NP1 amongst_II familiar_JJ echoes_NN2 of_IO the_AT past_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 never_RR entered_VVD it_PPH1 without_IW feeling_VVG a_AT1 wave_NN1 of_IO gratitude_NN1 towards_II her_APPGE aunt_NN1 ._. 
Here_RL ,_, at_II Sally_NP1 's_GE instigation_NN1 ,_, were_VBDR many_DA2 of_IO the_AT things_NN2 Harriet_NP1 remembered_VVD and_CC loved_VVN from_II her_APPGE childhood_NN1 and_CC growing-up_JJ years_NNT2 the_AT rosettes_NN2 she_PPHS1 had_VHD won_VVN with_IW her_APPGE pony_NN1 ,_, her_APPGE graduation_NN1 dress_NN1 ,_, her_APPGE old_JJ collection_NN1 of_IO Osmond_NP1 and_CC Jackson_NP1 records_NN2 ,_, her_APPGE early_JJ attempts_NN2 at_II photography_NN1 ,_, proudly_RR framed_VVN ,_, a_AT1 pressed_JJ flower_NN1 that_CST reminded_VVD her_PPHO1 of_IO her_APPGE first_MD proper_JJ date_NN1 ._. 
Small_JJ things_NN2 ,_, but_CCB important_JJ ,_, the_AT little_JJ touches_NN2 that_CST were_VBDR typical_JJ of_IO Sally_NP1 and_CC which_DDQ made_VVD it_PPH1 possible_JJ to_TO feel_VVI charity_NN1 and_CC love_VVI for_IF her_PPHO1 when_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ fussy_JJ or_CC critical_JJ or_CC just_RR plain_JJ annoying_JJ as_CSA she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN when_CS Harriet_NP1 had_VHD arrived_VVN without_IW warning_VVG this_DD1 afternoon_NNT1 ._. 
'_" Why_RRQ did_VDD n't_XX you_PPY let_VVI us_PPIO2 know_VVI you_PPY were_VBDR coming_VVG ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 had_VHD chided_VVN when_CS the_AT taxi_NN1 had_VHD dropped_VVN Harriet_NP1 off_RP and_CC she_PPHS1 had_VHD bundled_VVN unceremoniously_RR into_II the_AT house_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY should_VM have_VHI called_VVN ,_, darling_NN1 ,_, and_CC warned_VVN us_PPIO2 ._. 
I_PPIS1 might_VM have_VHI been_VBN out_RP or_CC anything_PN1 ._. 
'_" '_" There_EX was_VBDZ n't_XX time_NNT1 ,_, '_GE Harriet_NP1 had_VHD said_VVN ,_, kissing_VVG her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE And_CC anyway_RR ,_, you_PPY were_VBDR n't_XX out_RP ._. 
'_" '_" No_UH ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 will_VM be_VBI tomorrow_RT ._. 
I_PPIS1 have_VH0 a_AT1 charity_NN1 luncheon_NN1 to_TO attend_VVI and_CC ..._... 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 probably_RR wo_VM n't_XX be_VBI here_RL tomorrow_RT either_RR ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ a_AT1 flying_JJ visit_NN1 only_RR ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH if_CS only_RR I_PPIS1 'd_VHD known_VVN !_! 
I_PPIS1 'd_VM have_VHI asked_VVN Mark_NP1 to_II dinner_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 's_VBZ in_II New_NP1 York_NP1 ,_, you_PPY know_VV0 ,_, though_CS he_PPHS1 insists_VVZ on_II staying_VVG with_IW a_AT1 friend_NN1 in_II that_DD1 dreadful_JJ apartment_NN1 over_RP on_II the_AT West_ND1 side_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 'd_VM have_VHI loved_VVN to_TO see_VVI you_PPY ._. 
'_" '_GE And_CC I_PPIS1 'd_VM have_VHI loved_VVN to_TO see_VVI him_PPHO1 ._. 
But_CCB that_DD1 's_VBZ not_XX why_RRQ I_PPIS1 'm_VBM here_RL ,_, Sally_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_" Why_RRQ then_RT ?_? 
Oh_UH no_UH ,_, do_VD0 n't_XX tell_VVI me_PPIO1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 held_VVD up_RP a_AT1 manicured_JJ hand_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX think_VVI I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO know_VVI ._. 
Your_APPGE father_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 talked_VVD about_II nothing_PN1 else_RR last_MD night_NNT1 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 ,_, I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX think_VVI I_PPIS1 could_VM stand_VVI to_TO begin_VVI going_VVG all_RR over_II that_DD1 again_RT not_XX just_RR now_RT ._. 
And_CC I_PPIS1 think_VV0 I_PPIS1 just_RR might_VM try_VVI to_TO get_VVI hold_NN1 of_IO Mark_NP1 ._. 
It_PPH1 might_VM not_XX be_VBI too_RG late_JJ to_TO invite_VVI him_PPHO1 to_II dinner_NN1 ,_, If_CS he_PPHS1 's_VHZ got_VVN nothing_PN1 else_RR planned_VVN ._. 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM warn_VVI Jane_NP1 we_PPIS2 shall_VM be_VBI at_RR21 least_RR22 one_MC1 ,_, possibly_RR two_MC ,_, extra_JJ ..._... 
'_" '_GE Sally_NP1 ,_, hang_VV0 on_RP a_AT1 minute_NNT1 ._. 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 managed_VVD to_TO interrupt_VVI her_APPGE flow_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 can_VM understand_VVI your_APPGE reluctance_NN1 to_TO talk_VVI about_II what_DDQ 's_VHZ happened_VVN but_CCB you_PPY ca_VM n't_XX just_RR push_VVI it_PPH1 to_II one_MC1 side_NN1 ._. 
That_DD1 's_VBZ Dad_NN1 's_GE trick_NN1 ,_, but_CCB it_PPH1 's_VBZ not_XX like_II you_PPY ._. 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ just_RR that_CST I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX like_VVI wasting_VVG my_APPGE energy_NN1 worrying_VVG about_II things_NN2 I_PPIS1 can_VM do_VDI nothing_PN1 about_RP ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD matter-of-factly_RR ._. 
'_GE Please_RR ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 have_VH0 had_VHN it_PPH1 up_II21 to_II22 here_RL !_! 
'_" She_PPHS1 drew_VVD an_AT1 imaginary_JJ line_NN1 across_II the_AT base_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE throat_NN1 ,_, brushing_VVG her_APPGE double-strand_JJ pearl_NN1 choker_NN1 ._. 
'_" Ca_VM n't_XX we_PPIS2 just_RR leave_VVI it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 sighed_VVD ._. 
'_" No_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX think_VVI we_PPIS2 can_VM ._. 
I_PPIS1 called_VVD in_RP to_TO see_VVI Dad_NN1 before_II coming_VVG here_RL and_CC while_CS I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ there_RL an_AT1 insurance_NN1 investigator_NN1 called_VVN Tom_NP1 O'Neill_NP1 came_VVD to_TO see_VVI him_PPHO1 ._. 
The_AT same_DA man_NN1 was_VBDZ at_II my_APPGE flat_NN1 last_MD night_NNT1 asking_VVG questions_NN2 and_CC for_IF all_DB I_PPIS1 know_VV0 his_APPGE next_MD visit_NN1 will_VM be_VBI here_RL ,_, to_TO see_VVI you_PPY ,_, so_RR ..._... 
'_" She_PPHS1 broke_VVD off_RP ._. 
Sally_NP1 's_GE hand_NN1 was_VBDZ clutching_VVG at_II her_APPGE pearls_NN2 now_RT and_CC she_PPHS1 had_VHD turned_VVN very_RG pale_JJ beneath_II her_APPGE makeup_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 ,_, are_VBR you_PPY all_RR21 right_RR22 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD swiftly_RR ._. 
'_GE An_AT1 insurance_NN1 investigator_NN1 ,_, you_PPY say_VV0 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 repeated_VVD in_II a_AT1 shocked_JJ voice_NN1 ._. 
'_" That_DD1 's_VBZ right_JJ ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 big_JJ pay-out_NN1 on_II Mom_NN1 's_GE life_NN1 ,_, was_VBDZ n't_XX there_EX ?_? 
Well_RR ,_, the_AT insurance_NN1 company_NN1 seem_VV0 to_TO have_VHI got_VVN it_PPH1 into_II their_APPGE heads_NN2 that_CST If_CS Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 is_VBZ alive_JJ Mom_NN1 might_VM be_VBI too_RR ._. 
They_PPHS2 're_VBR more_RGR or_CC less_RGR accusing_JJ us_PPIO2 of_IO some_DD kind_NN1 of_IO fraud_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" My_APPGE God_NP1 ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ not_XX the_AT end_NN1 of_IO the_AT world_NN1 ,_, '_GE Harriet_NP1 exclaimed_VVD ,_, irritated_VVN by_II Sally_NP1 's_GE uncharacteristic_JJ behaviour_NN1 ._. 
'_" As_CSA Dad_NN1 said_VVD ,_, we_PPIS2 have_VH0 nothing_PN1 to_TO hide_VVI and_CC hopefully_RR he_PPHS1 'll_VM soon_RR realise_VVI that_DD1 and_CC go_VVI away_RL ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 's_VBZ pretty_RG unpleasant_JJ ,_, especially_RR for_IF Dad_NN1 ,_, to_TO have_VHI all_DB this_DD1 raked_VVD up_RP ._. 
He_PPHS1 's_VBZ under_II a_AT1 terrible_JJ strain_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Are_VBR n't_XX we_PPIS2 all_DB ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD faintly_RR ._. 
'_GE Perhaps_RR ,_, but_CCB it_PPH1 's_VBZ different_JJ for_IF us_PPIO2 ,_, '_GE Harriet_NP1 said_VVD ,_, mindful_JJ of_IO what_DDQ her_APPGE father_NN1 had_VHD told_VVN her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ his_APPGE wife_NN1 ,_, after_II all_DB ._. 
'_" '_GE And_CC your_APPGE mother_NN1 ._. 
And_CC my_APPGE sister_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 know_VV0 that_DD1 ._. 
But_CCB all_RR31 the_RR32 same_RR33 ..._... 
I_PPIS1 think_VV0 we_PPIS2 should_VM do_VDI all_DB we_PPIS2 can_VV0 to_TO support_VVI him_PPHO1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 ,_, are_VBR you_PPY listening_VVG to_II what_DDQ I_PPIS1 'm_VBM saying_VVG ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ staring_VVG into_II space_NN1 ,_, still_RR plucking_VVG at_II her_APPGE pearl_NN1 choker_NN1 in_II agitation_NN1 ._. 
A_AT1 tiny_JJ muscle_NN1 was_VBDZ working_VVG near_II her_APPGE mouth_NN1 ,_, making_VVG her_APPGE lip_NN1 tremble_VVI ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 knew_VVD something_PN1 like_II this_DD1 would_VM happen_VVI ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 whispered_VVD ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ what_DDQ I_PPIS1 've_VH0 been_VBN afraid_JJ of_IO ._. 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 stared_VVD at_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 it_PPH1 's_VBZ inevitable_JJ ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 conceded_VVD ._. 
'_GE But_CCB there_EX 's_VBZ no_AT point_NN1 getting_VVG so_RR worked_VVN up_RP about_II it_PPH1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 just_RR wanted_VVD to_TO warn_VVI you_PPY ,_, that_DD1 's_VBZ all_DB ._. 
And_CC to_TO ask_VVI you_PPY to_TO support_VVI Dad_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 collected_VVD herself_PPX1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 expect_VV0 you_PPY 'd_VM like_VVI to_TO bath_VVI and_CC change_NN1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
You_PPY must_VM be_VBI exhausted_VVN ._. 
And_CC I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ going_VVGK to_TO try_VVI to_TO get_VVI hold_NN1 of_IO Mark_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM ask_VVI Danny_NP1 to_TO bring_VVI up_RP your_APPGE things_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ all_RR21 right_RR22 ,_, I_PPIS1 can_VM manage_VVI them_PPHO2 ._. 
Do_VD0 n't_XX bother_VVI Danny_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Danny_NP1 was_VBDZ the_AT chauffeur_NN1 ._. 
Harriet_NP1 picked_VVD up_RP her_APPGE hold-all_NN1 and_CC escaped_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ puzzled_JJ by_II Sally_NP1 's_GE reaction_NN1 ._. 
Anger_VV0 ,_, yes_UH ,_, she_PPHS1 'd_VHD expected_VVN that_DD1 ._. 
But_CCB Sally_NP1 had_VHD seemed_VVN really_RR upset_VVN ,_, not_XX at_RR21 all_RR22 her_APPGE usual_JJ contained_JJ self_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ getting_VVG quite_RG neurotic_JJ ,_, Harriet_NP1 reflected_VVD ,_, and_CC the_AT same_DA thought_NN1 occurred_VVD to_II her_PPHO1 now_RT as_CSA she_PPHS1 checked_VVD her_APPGE image_NN1 in_II the_AT full_JJ length_NN1 mirror_NN1 ,_, tucking_VVG her_APPGE camisole_NN1 top_NN1 more_RGR neatly_RR in_RP at_II the_AT waist_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE pants_NN2 and_CC straightening_VVG the_AT ornamental_JJ clasp_NN1 of_IO the_AT loose_JJ belt_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD fastened_VVN around_II her_APPGE hips_NN2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 only_RR hoped_VVD Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ able_JK to_TO get_VVI hold_NN1 of_IO Mark_NP1 ._. 
It_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI nice_JJ to_TO see_VVI him_PPHO1 and_CC his_APPGE presence_NN1 would_VM lighten_VVI things_NN2 ._. 
Mark_VV0 always_RR managed_VVN to_TO be_VBI deliciously_RR irreverent_JJ ,_, no_RGQV31 matter_RGQV32 how_RGQV33 heavy_JJ things_NN2 got_VVD ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ the_AT English_NN1 in_II him_PPHO1 ,_, she_PPHS1 supposed_VVD ,_, that_DD1 laid-back_JJ refusal_NN1 to_TO take_VVI himself_PPX1 or_CC anyone_PN1 else_RR seriously_RR ._. 
Somewhere_RL in_II the_AT house_NN1 a_AT1 telephone_NN1 was_VBDZ ringing_VVG ._. 
Harriet_NP1 took_VVD no_AT notice_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 but_CCB a_AT1 minute_NNT1 or_CC two_MC later_RRR there_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 tap_NN1 at_II her_APPGE door_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 maid_NN1 stood_VVD there_RL with_IW one_MC1 of_IO the_AT portable_JJ receivers_NN2 there_EX was_VBDZ no_AT extension_NN1 in_II Harriet_NP1 's_GE room_NN1 ._. 
'_" For_IF me_PPIO1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ,_, surprised_JJ ._. 
The_AT maid_NN1 nodded_VVD ._. 
Harriet_NP1 waited_VVD until_CS the_AT door_NN1 had_VHD closed_VVN after_II her_PPHO1 and_CC flicked_VVN the_AT button_NN1 ,_, feeling_VVG oddly_RR apprehensive_JJ ._. 
The_AT last_MD thirty-six_MC hours_NNT2 had_VHD held_VVN too_RG many_DA2 unpleasant_JJ shocks_NN2 for_IF comfort_NN1 ._. 
'_" Hello_UH ?_? 
'_" '_GE Harriet_NP1 it_PPH1 's_VBZ me_PPIO1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Nick_NP1 !_! 
'_" '_" Hi_UH ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM just_RR about_RPK to_TO go_VVI to_II bed_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 thought_VVD I_PPIS1 'd_VM ring_VVI and_CC see_VVI how_RRQ things_NN2 are_VBR with_IW you_PPY ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 'm_VBM fine_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" You_PPY arrived_VVD safely_RR then_RT ?_? 
'_" He_PPHS1 sounded_VVD so_RR close_VV0 he_PPHS1 might_VM almost_RR have_VHI been_VBN in_II the_AT next_MD room_NN1 instead_II21 of_II22 the_AT other_JJ side_NN1 of_IO the_AT Atlantic_NP1 ocean_NN1 ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ._. 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 seen_VVN Dad_NN1 and_CC we_PPIS2 shall_VM soon_RR be_VBI having_VHG dinner_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Good_JJ ._. 
Tired_JJ ,_, I_PPIS1 expect_VV0 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Exhausted_JJ ._. 
'_" '_GE But_CCB otherwise_RR all_RR21 right_RR22 ?_? 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ._. 
'_" There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 silence_NN1 ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ really_RR nothing_PN1 else_RR to_TO say_VVI ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 wo_VM n't_XX keep_VVI you_PPY then_RT ._. 
I_MC1 just_JJ thought_NN1 I_PPIS1 'd_VM let_VVI you_PPY know_VVI I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ thinking_VVG of_IO you_PPY ._. 
'_" '_GE Thanks_NN2 ,_, Nick_NP1 ,_, it_PPH1 was_VBDZ sweet_JJ of_IO you_PPY ._. 
'_" '_GE OK_RR ._. 
Take_VV0 care_NN1 then_RT ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
And_CC keep_VV0 in_II touch_NN1 ._. 
'_GE The_AT slight_JJ sense_NN1 of_IO claustrophobia_NN1 he_PPHS1 could_VM always_RR arouse_VVI in_II her_PPHO1 stirred_VVD ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ._. 
Goodnight_UH ,_, Nick_NP1 ._. 
Thanks_NN2 again_RT for_IF ringing_VVG ._. 
'_" Then_RT he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ gone_VVN and_CC she_PPHS1 held_VVD the_AT receiver_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 moment_NN1 feeling_VVG unexpectedly_RR bereft_JJ ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ so_RG good_JJ to_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
So_RR caring_VVG ._. 
Why_RRQ could_VM n't_XX she_PPHS1 let_VVI him_PPHO1 in_RP to_II that_DD1 private_JJ part_NN1 of_IO herself_PPX1 that_CST sometimes_RT cried_VVD out_RP for_IF what_DDQ ?_? 
But_CCB she_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX ._. 
Nick_NP1 was_VBDZ there_RL for_IF her_PPHO1 and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ grateful_JJ ,_, but_CCB that_DD1 was_VBDZ all_DB ._. 
The_AT moment_NN1 she_PPHS1 knew_VVD it_PPH1 she_PPHS1 did_VDD n't_XX want_VVI him_PPHO1 any_DD more_DAR ,_, simple_JJ as_II that_DD1 ._. 
What_DDQ the_AT hell_NN1 is_VBZ the_AT matter_NN1 with_IW me_PPIO1 ?_? 
Harriet_NP1 wondered_VVD briefly_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 glanced_VVD at_II her_APPGE watch_NN1 ._. 
Half_DB an_AT1 hour_NNT1 or_CC so_RR to_II dinner_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 might_VM as_RR21 well_RR22 go_VVI down_RP ,_, have_VH0 a_AT1 pre-dinner_JJ drink_NN1 with_IW Sally_NP1 and_CC see_VV0 if_CSW her_APPGE father_NN1 was_VBDZ home_RL yet_RR ._. 
Halfway_RR down_II the_AT stairs_NN2 she_PPHS1 heard_VVD voices_NN2 and_CC through_II the_AT partly-open_JJ drawing-room_NN1 door_NN1 caught_VVD a_AT1 glimpse_NN1 of_IO Sally_NP1 in_II peacock-blue_JJ cashmere_NN1 and_CC the_AT tall_JJ figure_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 young_JJ man_NN1 ,_, fine_JJ hair_NN1 above_II a_AT1 chestnut_NN1 brown_JJ suede_NN1 jacket_NN1 ._. 
Her_APPGE heart_NN1 leaped_VVD and_CC she_PPHS1 ran_VVD the_AT rest_NN1 of_IO the_AT way_NN1 like_II a_AT1 child_NN1 in_II her_APPGE delight_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Mark_NN1 !_! 
Oh_UH ,_, it_PPH1 's_VBZ so_RG good_JJ to_TO see_VVI you_PPY !_! 
'_" '_" Hey_UH ,_, steady_JJ !_! 
'_" He_PPHS1 set_VVD down_RP his_APPGE glass_NN1 and_CC hugged_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE Fancy_VV0 you_PPY being_NN1 in_II New_NP1 York_NP1 too_RR ._. 
What_DDQ a_AT1 turn-up_NN1 for_IF the_AT books_NN2 !_! 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 know_VV0 ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 had_VHD to_TO come_VVI ._. 
You_PPY 've_VH0 heard_VVN the_AT news_NN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ._. 
I_PPIS1 talked_VVD to_II Sally_NP1 on_II the_AT telephone_NN1 last_MD night_NNT1 ._. 
It_PPH1 must_VM have_VHI come_VVN as_CSA one_MC1 hell_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 shock_NN1 for_IF you_PPY ,_, Skeeter_NP1 ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 was_VBDZ his_APPGE nickname_NN1 for_IF her_PPHO1 ;_; he_PPHS1 had_VHD started_VVN calling_VVG her_PPHO1 that_CST when_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ small_JJ and_CC it_PPH1 had_VHD stuck_VVN even_CS21 though_CS22 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ now_RT a_AT1 respectable_JJ five-feet-seven_MC ._. 
'_" For_IF all_DB of_IO us_PPIO2 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 glanced_VVD at_II Sally_NP1 ,_, but_CCB her_APPGE aunt_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO have_VHI regained_VVN her_APPGE composure_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Is_VBZ Dad_NN1 home_RL yet_RR ?_? 
'_" '_" No_UH ._. 
I_PPIS1 hope_VV0 he_PPHS1 's_VBZ not_XX going_VVGK to_TO be_VBI much_RR longer_RRR ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 left_VVD him_PPHO1 with_IW an_AT1 insurance_NN1 investigator_NN1 ,_, '_GE Harriet_NP1 explained_VVD to_II Mark_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Mark_NN1 get_VV0 Harriet_NP1 a_AT1 drink_NN1 ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM going_VVGK to_TO ask_VVI Jane_NP1 to_TO hold_VVI dinner_NN1 back_RP a_RR21 bit_RR22 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 hurried_VVD out_RP ,_, but_CCB not_XX before_RT Harriet_NP1 had_VHD seen_VVN the_AT haunted_JJ look_NN1 was_VBDZ back_RP in_II her_APPGE eyes_NN2 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ will_VM you_PPY have_VHI ,_, Skeeter_NP1 ?_? 
'_GE Mark_NN1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_" Oh_UH better_RRR make_VVI it_PPH1 Martini_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 already_RR had_VHN one_MC1 telling-off_JJ from_II Dad_NN1 today_RT for_IF drinking_VVG Scotch_NN1 ._. 
If_CS he_PPHS1 finds_VVZ me_PPIO1 at_II it_PPH1 again_RT he_PPHS1 'll_VM be_VBI convinced_JJ I_PPIS1 'm_VBM on_II the_AT slippery_JJ slope_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Right_NN1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 poured_VVD it_PPH1 for_IF her_PPHO1 and_CC watched_VVD with_IW one_MC1 eyebrow_NN1 raised_VVN as_CSA she_PPHS1 gulped_VVD at_II it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VHZ all_RR been_VBN a_RR21 bit_RR22 bloody_RR ,_, I_PPIS1 gather_VV0 ._. 
'_" '_" Yep_UH ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 brought_VVD him_PPHO1 up_JJ31 to_JJ32 date_JJ33 with_IW what_DDQ had_VHD happened_VVN ._. 
'_" Your_APPGE mother_NN1 seems_VVZ to_TO have_VHI taken_VVN it_PPH1 pretty_RG badly_RR '_GE ,_, she_PPHS1 concluded_VVD ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ,_, she_PPHS1 does_VDZ look_VVI a_RR21 bit_RR22 grey_JJ for_IF her_PPHO1 does_VDZ n't_XX she_PPHS1 ?_? 
Of_RR21 course_RR22 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ very_RG close_JJ to_II Paula_NP1 ,_, I_PPIS1 understand_VV0 ._. 
Anyway_RR ,_, let_VM21 's_VM22 talk_VVI about_II something_PN1 quite_RG different_JJ ._. 
What_DDQ have_VH0 you_PPY been_VBN up_II21 to_II22 ?_? 
'_" She_PPHS1 told_VVD him_PPHO1 about_II Paris_NP1 and_CC her_APPGE new_JJ assignment_NN1 for_IF Focus_NN1 Now_RT ._. 
'_GE And_CC what_DDQ about_II you_PPY ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_" How_RRQ is_VBZ the_AT advertising_NN1 business_NN1 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Booming_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 think_VV0 I_PPIS1 've_VH0 just_RR sewn_VVN up_RP a_AT1 deal_NN1 on_II a_AT1 new_JJ account_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Good_JJ for_IF you_PPY !_! 
'_" She_PPHS1 looked_VVD at_II him_PPHO1 over_II the_AT top_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE glass_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY 're_VBR spending_VVG a_AT1 good_JJ deal_NN1 of_IO time_NNT1 in_II New_NP1 York_NP1 now_RT ,_, Mark_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 thought_VVD you_PPY were_VBDR in_II love_NN1 with_IW London_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM in_II love_NN1 with_IW wherever_RRQV the_AT business_NN1 is_VBZ ._. 
And_CC at_II the_AT moment_NN1 it_PPH1 's_VBZ in_II New_NP1 York_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_" Are_VBR you_PPY sure_JJ that_CST 's_VBZ the_AT real_JJ reason_NN1 ?_? 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ not_XX that_CST you_PPY 're_VBR deliberately_RR staying_VVG away_II21 from_II22 London_NP1 by_II any_DD chance_NN1 is_VBZ it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" He_PPHS1 tossed_VVD back_RP his_APPGE drink_NN1 ._. 
'_" Now_RT why_RRQ should_VM I_PPIS1 do_VDI that_DD1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Oh_UH I_PPIS1 could_VM think_VVI of_IO several_DA2 reasons_NN2 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 eyed_VVD him_PPHO1 shrewdly_RR ._. 
'_GE But_CCB I_PPIS1 think_VV0 the_AT most_RGT likely_JJ is_VBZ that_CST it_PPH1 has_VHZ something_PN1 to_TO do_VDI with_IW a_AT1 girl_NN1 ._. 
'_GE The_AT moment_NN1 she_PPHS1 said_VVD it_PPH1 she_PPHS1 knew_VVD she_PPHS1 had_VHD hit_VVN the_AT nail_NN1 on_II the_AT head_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ there_RL in_II his_APPGE expression_NN1 though_CS he_PPHS1 feigned_VVD bored_JJ impatience_NN1 ._. 
'_" Now_RT why_RRQ the_AT hell_NN1 should_VM you_PPY think_VVI that_DD1 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Feminine_JJ intuition_NN1 ._. 
Who_PNQS was_VBDZ it_PPH1 ,_, Mark_NP1 ?_? 
What_DDQ went_VVD wrong_RR ?_? 
You_PPY must_VM have_VHI cared_VVN an_RR31 awful_RR32 lot_RR33 about_II her_PPHO1 to_TO deliberately_RR stay_VVI away_II21 from_II22 London_NP1 because_II21 of_II22 her_PPHO1 ._. 
Now_RT wait_VV0 a_AT1 minute_NNT1 it_PPH1 would_VM n't_XX be_VBI that_RG young_JJ fashion_NN1 designer_NN1 ,_, would_VM it_PPH1 ?_? 
The_AT one_PN1 with_IW the_AT place_NN1 over_RP in_II Whitechapel_NP1 ?_? 
'_" He_PPHS1 set_VVD his_APPGE glass_NN1 down_RP sharply_RR ._. 
'_" What_DDQ do_VD0 you_PPY know_VVI about_II her_PPHO1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Nothing_PN1 really_RR ._. 
Just_RR that_CST someone_PN1 told_VVD me_PPIO1 you_PPY 'd_VHD been_VBN seeing_VVG her_PPHO1 ._. 
It_PPH1 is_VBZ her_PPHO1 ,_, is_VBZ n't_XX it_PPH1 ?_? 
Oh_UH come_VV0 on_RP ,_, Mark_NP1 ,_, you_PPY can_VM tell_VVI me_PPIO1 !_! 
'_" '_" Has_VHZ n't_XX it_PPH1 occurred_VVN to_II you_PPY ,_, Skeeter_NP1 ,_, that_CST I_PPIS1 might_VM not_XX want_VVI to_TO ?_? 
Being_VBG my_APPGE step-sister_NN1 does_VDZ n't_XX give_VVI you_PPY a_AT1 God-given_JJ right_NN1 to_TO know_VVI all_DB my_APPGE business_NN1 ._. 
'_" His_APPGE tone_NN1 was_VBDZ still_RR laconic_JJ but_CCB she_PPHS1 heard_VVD the_AT undertones_NN2 and_CC was_VBDZ warned_VVN ._. 
Mark_NP1 could_VM bite_VVI If_CSW upset_JJ and_CC of_RR21 course_RR22 he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ quite_RG right_JJ ,_, she_PPHS1 should_VM n't_XX pry_VVI into_II what_DDQ was_VBDZ none_PN of_IO her_APPGE business_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Sorry_JJ ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ all_RR21 right_RR22 ._. 
'_GE But_CCB he_PPHS1 still_RR looked_VVN a_RR21 little_RR22 spiky_JJ ._. 
The_AT girl_NN1 must_VM have_VHI given_VVN him_PPHO1 the_AT elbow_NN1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 decided_VVD ._. 
Most_DAT unusual_JJ where_CS Mark_NP1 was_VBDZ concerned_JJ it_PPH1 was_VBDZ usually_RR the_AT other_JJ way_NN1 round_RP ._. 
'_" Shall_VM we_PPIS2 have_VHI another_DD1 drink_NN1 ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 suggested_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 hesitated_VVD ,_, then_RT pushed_VVD her_APPGE glass_NN1 towards_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" Why_RRQ not_XX ?_? 
If_CS Dad_NN1 is_VBZ going_VVGK to_TO brand_VVI me_PPIO1 an_AT1 alcoholic_NN1 I_PPIS1 might_VM as_RR21 well_RR22 have_VHI the_AT game_NN1 as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 the_AT name_NN1 !_! 
'_GE When_CS Hugo_NP1 returned_VVD home_NN1 dinner_NN1 was_VBDZ served_VVN as_CS31 soon_CS32 as_CS33 he_PPHS1 had_VHD had_VHN time_NNT1 to_TO change_VVI ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 sombre_JJ meal_NN1 in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 Mark_NP1 's_GE presence_NN1 ._. 
Hugo_NP1 looked_VVD even_RR more_RGR tired_JJ and_CC strained_JJ than_CSN he_PPHS1 had_VHD earlier_RRR ,_, Harriet_NP1 thought_VVD ,_, and_CC Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ edgy_JJ and_CC preoccupied_JJ though_CS she_PPHS1 seemed_VVD greatly_RR relieved_VVN when_CS Hugo_NP1 told_VVD her_PPHO1 that_CST the_AT insurance_NN1 investigator_NN1 ,_, Tom_NP1 O'Neill_NP1 ,_, had_VHD seemed_VVN satisfied_JJ with_IW what_DDQ he_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN able_JK to_TO tell_VVI him_PPHO1 and_CC had_VHD not_XX expressed_VVN any_DD desire_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 further_JJR interview_NN1 or_CC the_AT need_NN1 to_TO come_VVI to_II the_AT house_NN1 to_TO speak_VVI to_II Sally_NP1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 tells_VVZ me_PPIO1 he_PPHS1 is_VBZ going_VVG straight_RR on_RP to_II Australia_NP1 to_TO see_VVI Greg_NP1 ,_, '_GE Hugo_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" Let_VM21 's_VM22 hope_VVI the_AT whole_JJ thing_NN1 ends_VVZ there_RL ._. 
Though_CS somehow_RR I_PPIS1 doubt_VV0 it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" '_" Why_RRQ ?_? 
Why_RRQ should_VM you_PPY doubt_VVI it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 demanded_VVD ._. 
Harriet_NP1 noticed_VVD her_APPGE hands_NN2 were_VBDR shaking_VVG ._. 
'_GE Because_CS the_AT son_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 bitch_NN1 wo_VM n't_XX let_VVI up_RP while_CS he_PPHS1 thinks_VVZ there_EX is_VBZ the_AT slightest_JJT chance_NN1 of_IO getting_VVG back_RP his_APPGE quarter_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 million_NNO ,_, '_GE Hugo_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" Then_RT why_RRQ do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY just_RR give_VVI it_PPH1 to_II him_PPHO1 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 suggested_VVD ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI worth_II it_PPH1 ,_, Hugo_NP1 ,_, to_TO get_VVI him_PPHO1 off_RP our_APPGE backs_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_" If_CSW that_DD1 were_VBDR the_AT case_NN1 he_PPHS1 could_VM have_VHI it_PPH1 and_CC welcome_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 would_VM simply_RR look_VVI like_II an_AT1 admission_NN1 of_IO guilt_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 'm_VBM damned_VVN If_CS I_PPIS1 'm_VBM going_VVGK to_TO do_VDI that_DD1 when_CS I_PPIS1 've_VH0 nothing_PN1 to_TO hide_VVI ._. 
'_" '_GE Sydney_NP1 ,_, New_NP1 South_NP1 Wales_NP1 ,_, '_GE Harriet_NP1 said_VVD irrelevantly_RR ._. 
They_PPHS2 all_DB looked_VVN at_II her_PPHO1 questioningly_RR and_CC she_PPHS1 explained_VVD :_: '_" I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ just_RR thinking_VVG aloud_RR '_GE ._. 
'_" You_PPY 're_VBR not_XX still_RR entertaining_VVG this_DD1 foolish_JJ idea_NN1 of_IO going_VVG to_II Australia_NP1 to_TO try_VVI to_TO see_VVI Greg_NP1 Martin_NP1 yourself_PPX1 ,_, I_PPIS1 hope_VV0 ,_, '_GE Hugo_NP1 said_VVD sharply_RR ._. 
'_" Yes_58 '_GE ,_, Harriet_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 am_VBM ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ ,_, Dad_NN1 ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX see_VVI it_PPH1 the_AT way_NN1 you_PPY do_VD0 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX prepared_VVN to_TO simply_RR brush_VVI it_PPH1 under_II the_AT carpet_NN1 and_CC try_VV0 to_TO pretend_VVI it_PPH1 has_VHZ n't_XX happened_VVN ._. 
I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO find_VVI out_RP the_AT truth_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" For_IF goodness_NN1 '_GE sake_NN1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ,_, do_VD0 n't_XX do_VDI anything_PN1 so_RG foolish_JJ ..._... 
'_GE Sally_NP1 had_VHD turned_VVN pale_JJ again_RT ._. 
'_" You_PPY do_VD0 n't_XX want_VVI to_TO see_VVI Greg_NP1 !_! 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 'll_VM be_VBI a_AT1 wasted_JJ journey_NN1 ._. 
If_CS he_PPHS1 's_VBZ in_II police_NN2 custody_NN1 as_CSA he_PPHS1 may_VM well_RR be_VBI by_RT21 now_RT22 they_PPHS2 'll_VM never_RR let_VVI her_PPHO1 see_VVI him_PPHO1 ,_, '_GE Hugo_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 intend_VV0 to_TO try_VVI ._. 
'_" '_" All_DB I_PPIS1 can_VM say_VVI is_VBZ I_PPIS1 hope_VV0 you_PPY were_VBDR n't_XX too_RG rude_JJ to_II that_DD1 insurance_NN1 investigator_NN1 then_RT ,_, '_GE Mark_NP1 put_VVD in_RP drily_RR ._. 
'_" If_CSW you_PPY want_VV0 to_TO see_VVI Greg_NP1 then_RT he_PPHS1 's_VHZ got_VVN to_TO be_VBI your_APPGE best_JJT chance_NN1 ._. 
You_PPY should_VM persuade_VVI him_PPHO1 to_TO let_VVI you_PPY pose_VVI as_CSA his_APPGE secretary_NN1 or_CC something_PN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH for_IF heaven_NN1 's_GE sake_NN1 ,_, Mark_NP1 ,_, do_VD0 you_PPY have_VHI to_TO make_VVI everything_PN1 into_II a_AT1 joke_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 demanded_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX joking_VVG I_PPIS1 'm_VBM perfectly_RR serious_JJ ._. 
He_PPHS1 'll_VM be_VBI given_VVN access_NN1 to_II Martin_NP1 ,_, I_PPIS1 should_VM think_VVI ._. 
He_PPHS1 is_VBZ a_AT1 professional_JJ investigator_NN1 ,_, after_II all_DB ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 would_VM n't_XX ask_VVI him_PPHO1 for_IF help_NN1 if_CS I_PPIS1 were_VBDR on_II a_AT1 sinking_NN1 ship_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ the_AT only_JJ one_PN1 with_IW a_AT1 lifebelt_NN1 !_! 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 said_VVD decisively_RR ._. 
At_II that_DD1 moment_NN1 Sally_NP1 knocked_VVD over_RP her_APPGE glass_NN1 of_IO wine_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 ran_VVD in_II a_AT1 red_JJ river_NN1 across_II the_AT polished_JJ table_NN1 top_NN1 and_CC cascaded_VVD onto_II her_APPGE peacock-blue_JJ cashmere_NN1 skirt_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 leaped_VVD up_RP ,_, dabbing_VVG at_II it_PPH1 with_IW a_AT1 napkin_NN1 ._. 
'_" Oh_UH no_UH !_! 
It_PPH1 'll_VM be_VBI ruined_VVN !_! 
I_PPIS1 must_VM take_VVI it_PPH1 off_RP at_RR21 once_RR22 and_CC give_VV0 it_PPH1 to_II Donna_NP1 so_CS21 that_CS22 she_PPHS1 can_VM rinse_VVI it_PPH1 ..._... 
'_" She_PPHS1 hurried_VVD from_II the_AT room_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 is_VBZ in_II one_MC1 hell_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 state_NN1 ,_, '_GE Mark_NP1 said_VVD easily_RR ._. 
'_" This_DD1 business_NN1 has_VHZ made_VVN her_PPHO1 really_RR jumpy_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 's_VBZ not_XX herself_PPX1 at_RR21 all_RR22 ._. 
'_" '_GE Is_VBZ it_PPH1 surprising_JJ ?_? 
'_GE Hugo_NP1 snapped_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 should_VM have_VHI thought_VVN anyone_PN1 with_IW a_AT1 grain_NN1 of_IO sensitivity_NN1 would_VM realise_VVI how_RGQ painful_JJ it_PPH1 is_VBZ for_IF all_DB of_IO us_PPIO2 to_TO have_VHI this_DD1 all_DB raked_VVD up_RP again_RT ._. 
As_CS21 if_CS22 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ n't_XX bad_JJ enough_RR for_IF us_PPIO2 to_TO live_VVI through_II it_PPH1 once_RR ..._... 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 stood_VVD up_RP ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'll_VM go_VVI and_CC see_VVI if_CSW she_PPHS1 's_VBZ all_RR21 right_RR22 ._. 
I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX want_VVI any_DD more_DAR dinner_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 am_VBM honestly_RR not_XX hungry_JJ ._. 
'_" '_GE Neither_RR I_PPIS1 think_VV0 are_VBR any_DD of_IO us_PPIO2 ,_, '_GE Hugo_NP1 observed_VVD ._. 
In_II her_APPGE room_NN1 Sally_NP1 eventually_RR managed_VVN to_TO get_VVI out_II21 of_II22 her_APPGE dress_NN1 though_CS her_APPGE hands_NN2 were_VBDR trembling_VVG so_RG much_DA1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD great_JJ difficulty_NN1 with_IW the_AT zipper_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 kicked_VVD it_PPH1 away_RL and_CC sank_VVD onto_II the_AT bed_NN1 covering_VVG her_APPGE face_NN1 with_IW her_APPGE hands_NN2 ._. 
God_NP1 in_II heaven_NN1 ,_, where_RRQ was_VBDZ this_DD1 nightmare_NN1 going_VVGK to_TO end_VVI ?_? 
Was_VBDZ it_PPH1 really_RR only_RR the_AT day_NNT1 before_CS yesterday_RT when_CS everything_PN1 had_VHD been_VBN so_RG pleasant_JJ and_CC normal_JJ ?_? 
When_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN able_JK to_TO plan_VVI her_APPGE charity_NN1 lunches_NN2 and_CC her_APPGE dinner_NN1 parties_NN2 ,_, go_VV0 shopping_VVG ,_, gossip_VV0 with_IW friends_NN2 ,_, look_VV0 at_II her_APPGE life_NN1 and_CC know_VV0 that_CST at_RR21 last_RR22 she_PPHS1 had_VHD achieved_VVN all_DB she_PPHS1 had_VHD ever_RR wanted_VVN ,_, even_CS21 If_CS22 sometimes_RT it_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_RR21 little_RR22 lonely_JJ ,_, a_RR21 little_RR22 empty_JJ ?_? 
Now_RT in_II every_AT1 corner_NN1 ,_, wherever_RRQV she_PPHS1 looked_VVD ,_, the_AT ghosts_NN2 of_IO the_AT past_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO be_VBI congregating_VVG to_TO mock_VVI her_PPHO1 until_CS she_PPHS1 felt_VVD sure_JJ she_PPHS1 must_VM be_VBI going_VVG mad_JJ ._. 
A_AT1 tap_NN1 at_II the_AT door_NN1 and_CC without_IW waiting_VVG for_IF her_APPGE answer_NN1 it_PPH1 opened_VVD a_AT1 fraction_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 ?_? 
'_" It_PPH1 was_VBDZ Harriet_NP1 s_ZZ1 voice_NN1 ,_, Harriet_NP1 s_ZZ1 anxious_JJ face_NN1 peeping_VVG round_RP ._. 
'_" Are_VBR you_PPY all_RR21 right_RR22 ?_? 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ._. 
'_GE Somehow_RR she_PPHS1 got_VVD a_AT1 hold_NN1 of_IO herself_PPX1 and_CC went_VVD to_TO pick_VVI up_RP her_APPGE dress_NN1 ._. 
'_" How_RRQ could_VM I_PPIS1 be_VBI so_RG clumsy_JJ ?_? 
'_" '_" You_PPY 're_VBR upset_VVN ._. 
Let_VV0 me_PPIO1 take_VVI the_AT dress_NN1 to_II Donna_NP1 while_CS you_PPY find_VV0 something_PN1 else_RR to_TO put_VVI on_RP ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 let_VVD her_PPHO1 take_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
Then_RT before_CS she_PPHS1 could_VM stop_VVI herself_PPX1 she_PPHS1 asked_VVD :_: '_" You_PPY 're_VBR not_XX really_RR going_VVG to_II Australia_NP1 are_VBR you_PPY ,_, Harriet_NP1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 am_VBM ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 caught_VVD at_II her_APPGE arm_NN1 ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 n't_XX go_VVI ,_, darling_NN1 ,_, please_RR ._. 
You_PPY never_RR know_VV0 ,_, you_PPY might_VM find_VVI out_RP something_PN1 you_PPY 'd_VM rather_RR not_XX know_VVI ._. 
'_GE Harriet_NP1 's_GE brows_NN2 came_VVD together_RL in_II a_AT1 puzzled_JJ little_JJ line_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Dad_NN1 said_VVD something_PN1 similar_JJ ._. 
You_PPY 're_VBR afraid_JJ ,_, both_DB2 of_IO you_PPY ,_, that_CST I_PPIS1 might_VM discover_VVI Mom_NN1 is_VBZ n't_XX dead_RG at_RR21 all_RR22 ,_, are_VBR n't_XX you_PPY ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD nothing_PN1 ,_, and_CC Harriet_NP1 went_VVD on_RP :_: '_" You_PPY do_VD0 n't_XX really_RR think_VVI she_PPHS1 could_VM do_VDI something_PN1 like_II that_DD1 ,_, do_VD0 you_PPY ?_? 
Disappear_VV0 and_CC let_VV0 us_PPIO2 all_DB think_VVI she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ dead_JJ if_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ n't_XX ?_? 
'_" For_IF a_AT1 moment_NN1 Sally_NP1 did_VDD not_XX answer_VVI ._. 
'_" Your_APPGE mom_NN1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 very_RG determined_JJ lady_NN1 when_CS she_PPHS1 wanted_VVD something_PN1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ,_, avoiding_VVG Harriet_NP1 's_GE eyes_NN2 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 usually_RR got_VVD it_PPH1 one_MC1 way_NN1 or_CC another_DD1 ._. 
'_" '_" You_PPY mean_VV0 you_PPY do_VD0 think_VVI ..._... 
Sally_NP1 ,_, she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ your_APPGE sister_NN1 ,_, dammit_UH !_! 
'_" '_" Yes_58 '_GE ,_, Sally_NP1 said_VVD softly_RR ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ my_APPGE sister_NN1 all_RR21 right_RR22 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 crossed_VVD to_II one_MC1 of_IO her_APPGE closets_NN2 ,_, sliding_VVG hangers_NN2 along_II the_AT rail_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Go_VV0 back_RP to_II the_AT others_NN2 ,_, Harriet_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM all_RR right_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM be_VBI down_RP in_II a_AT1 minute_NNT1 ._. 
'_" For_IF a_AT1 moment_NN1 longer_RRR Harriet_NP1 hesitated_VVD ,_, then_RT she_PPHS1 nodded_VVD ._. 
'_" If_CSW you_PPY 're_VBR sure_JJ you_PPY 're_VBR all_RR21 right_RR22 ._. 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ,_, really_RR ._. 
Go_VV0 along_II21 with_II22 you_PPY ._. 
'_GE The_AT door_NN1 closed_VVD after_II Harriet_NP1 ,_, and_CC Sally_NP1 rifled_VVD through_II her_APPGE wardrobe_NN1 looking_VVG for_IF a_AT1 dress_NN1 of_IO mauve-sprigged_JJ white_JJ seersucker_NN1 ,_, slightly_RR yellowed_JJ now_RT ,_, and_CC quite_RR out_II21 of_II22 place_NN1 amongst_II the_AT designer_NN1 gowns_NN2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 should_VM have_VHI thrown_VVN it_PPH1 out_RP years_NNT2 ago_RA but_CCB somehow_RR she_PPHS1 'd_VHD never_RR had_VHN the_AT heart_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 'd_VHD loved_VVN that_CST dress_VV0 ,_, felt_VVD so_RG grown_JJ21 up_JJ22 in_II it_PPH1 !_! 
She_PPHS1 slipped_VVD it_PPH1 off_RP its_APPGE hanger_NN1 and_CC held_VVD it_PPH1 against_II herself_PPX1 and_CC it_PPH1 was_VBDZ almost_RR as_CS21 If_CS22 the_AT face_NN1 looking_VVG back_RP at_II her_PPHO1 from_II the_AT mirror_NN1 across_II it_PPH1 was_VBDZ fourteen_MC years_NNT2 old_JJ again_RT ._. 
As_CSA she_PPHS1 stood_VVD there_RL holding_VVG it_PPH1 the_AT memories_NN2 came_VVD flooding_VVG back_RP and_CC not_XX all_DB of_IO them_PPHO2 pleasant_JJ ._. 
For_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN wearing_VVG this_DD1 dress_NN1 the_AT night_NNT1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD first_MD glimpsed_VVN the_AT truth_NN1 about_II her_APPGE sister_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 truth_NN1 that_CST was_VBDZ as_RG unpalatable_JJ now_RT as_CSA it_PPH1 had_VHD been_VBN then_RT ._. 
'_" Oh_UH Paula_NP1 !_! '_" she_PPHS1 whispered_VVD and_CC suddenly_RR tears_NN2 were_VBDR running_VVG down_RP her_APPGE cheeks_NN2 ,_, making_VVG rivulets_NN2 in_II her_APPGE carefully-applied_JJ make-up_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ happened_VVD to_II you_PPY ?_? 
And_CC dear_JJ God_NN1 ,_, what_DDQ happened_VVD to_II me_PPIO1 ?_? 
'_" She_PPHS1 stood_VVD quite_RG still_RR ,_, holding_VVG the_AT dress_NN1 with_IW arms_NN2 folded_VVN around_II her_APPGE waist_NN1 ,_, and_CC remembered_VVN ._. 
CHAPTER_NN1 FIVE_MC As_CSA she_PPHS1 climbed_VVD the_AT stairs_NN2 Sally_NP1 could_VM hear_VVI the_AT low_JJ voices_NN2 and_CC the_AT giggles_NN2 coming_VVG from_II the_AT bedroom_NN1 she_PPHS1 shared_VVD with_IW her_APPGE sister_NN1 and_CC knew_VVD what_DDQ it_PPH1 meant_VVD ._. 
Paula_NP1 had_VHD brought_VVN her_APPGE friend_NN1 Louise_NP1 home_RL with_IW her_PPHO1 and_CC they_PPHS2 would_VM be_VBI sharing_VVG the_AT sort_NN1 of_IO older-girl_JJ talk_NN1 that_CST always_RR made_VVD Sally_NP1 feel_VVI like_II an_AT1 intruder_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 very_RG gauche_JJ ,_, childish_JJ intruder_NN1 at_II that_DD1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 hesitated_VVD ,_, torn_VVN between_II the_AT unaccountable_JJ shyness_NN1 she_PPHS1 always_RR felt_VVN in_II Louise_NP1 's_GE presence_NN1 and_CC the_AT overwhelming_JJ desire_NN1 to_TO be_VBI in_RP on_II whatever_DDQV it_PPH1 was_VBDZ they_PPHS2 were_VBDR giggling_VVG about_RP ,_, even_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ only_RR a_AT1 barely_RR tolerated_VVN spectator_NN1 ._. 
Fascination_NN1 with_IW the_AT older_JJR girls_NN2 won_VVD just_RR as_CSA it_PPH1 always_RR did_VDD and_CC she_PPHS1 crossed_VVD the_AT landing_NN1 ,_, an_AT1 expanse_NN1 of_IO lino_NN1 dotted_VVN with_IW what_DDQ her_APPGE mother_NN1 referred_VVN to_II as_58 '_GE slip_NN1 mats_NN2 '_GE ,_, pushed_VVD open_RR the_AT door_NN1 and_CC went_VVD in_RP ._. 
Two_MC pairs_NN2 of_IO accusing_VVG eyes_NN2 focused_VVN on_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
Paula_NP1 ,_, wearing_VVG tight_JJ pedal_NN1 pushers_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 cotton_NN1 off-the-shoulder_NN1 jersey_NN1 ,_, was_VBDZ sprawled_VVN on_II her_APPGE elbows_NN2 on_II the_AT tiled_JJ fire-surround_JJ ,_, smoking_VVG and_CC puffing_VVG the_AT smoke_NN1 up_II the_AT chimney_NN1 whilst_CS Louise_NP1 ,_, stripped_VVN to_II her_APPGE sexy_JJ black_JJ lace_NN1 underwear_NN1 ,_, was_VBDZ lying_VVG on_II the_AT bed_NN1 pounding_NN1 at_II her_APPGE thighs_NN2 with_IW some_DD kind_NN1 of_IO massager_NN1 which_DDQ appeared_VVD to_TO consist_VVI of_IO a_AT1 collection_NN1 of_IO rubber_JJ pimples_NN2 on_II a_AT1 brush_NN1 head_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 !_! 
What_DDQ are_VBR you_PPY doing_VDG here_RL ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 demanded_VVD ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ my_APPGE room_NN1 too_RR ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD defensively_RR ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 can_VM come_VVI in_RP if_CS I_PPIS1 like_VV0 ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH you_PPY 're_VBR such_DA a_AT1 nuisance_NN1 !_! 
Go_VV0 and_CC listen_VV0 to_II the_AT radio_NN1 or_CC something_PN1 ._. 
'_" '_" There_EX 's_VBZ nothing_PN1 on_II the_AT radio_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO get_VVI a_AT1 book_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Well_RR hurry_VV0 up_RP and_CC leave_VV0 us_PPIO2 alone_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH ,_, chrie_NN1 ,_, do_VD0 n't_XX be_VBI so_RG hard_JJ on_II her_PPHO1 !_! 
'_GE Louise_NP1 said_VVD ,_, still_RR pounding_VVG away_RL at_II what_DDQ she_PPHS1 considered_VVD to_TO be_VBI her_APPGE fat_JJ legs_NN2 ._. 
Louise_NP1 was_VBDZ French_JJ and_CC luscious_JJ ,_, as_CSA every_AT1 male_NN1 in_II the_AT district_NN1 between_II the_AT ages_NN2 of_IO fourteen_MC and_CC eighty-four_MC would_VM testify_VVI most_RRT from_II wishful_JJ thinking_NN1 but_CCB quite_RG a_AT1 number_NN1 from_II experience_NN1 ._. 
Louise_NP1 was_VBDZ what_DDQ was_VBDZ known_VVN as_II an_AT1 '_GE exchange_NN1 student_NN1 '_GE ;_; at_II home_NN1 in_II Nmes_NP2 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ training_VVG to_TO be_VBI an_AT1 English_JJ teacher_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ doing_VDG a_AT1 year_NNT1 's_GE exchange_NN1 as_II part_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE course_NN1 ,_, teaching_VVG French_JJ conversation_NN1 at_II the_AT local_JJ grammar_NN1 school_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 and_CC Paula_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS was_VBDZ in_II the_AT sixth_MD form_NN1 ,_, had_VHD struck_VVN up_RP a_AT1 close_JJ relationship_NN1 ;_; when_RRQ Louise_NP1 was_VBDZ not_XX occupied_VVN in_II tantalising_JJ and_CC inflaming_VVG some_DD poor_JJ young_JJ man_NN1 she_PPHS1 and_CC Paula_NP1 were_VBDR always_RR together_RL ,_, drinking_VVG endless_JJ cups_NN2 of_IO espresso_NN1 coffee_NN1 to_II the_AT accompaniment_NN1 of_IO Elvis_NP1 and_CC Cliff_NP1 and_CC Tommy_NP1 Steele_NP1 on_II the_AT juke-box_NN1 in_II the_AT Black_JJ Cat_NN1 Coffee_NN1 Bar_NN1 ,_, haring_VVG about_RP on_II Louise_NP1 's_GE smart_JJ little_JJ Lambretta_NN1 scooter_NN1 ,_, or_CC simply_RR spending_VVG an_AT1 evening_NNT1 painting_NN1 one_PPX121 another_PPX122 's_GE toenails_NN2 ,_, plucking_VVG one_PPX121 another_PPX122 's_GE eyebrows_NN2 and_CC generally_RR trying_VVG to_TO make_VVI themselves_PPX2 even_RR more_RGR fatally_RR attractive_JJ to_II the_AT opposite_JJ sex_NN1 ,_, which_DDQ ,_, without_IW doubt_NN1 ,_, they_PPHS2 already_RR were_VBDR ._. 
'_" You_PPY are_VBR not_XX kind_NN1 to_II your_APPGE little_JJ seester_NN1 !_! 
'_GE Louise_NP1 said_VVD reprovingly_RR ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 n't_XX stand_VVI in_II the_AT doorway_NN1 ,_, Sally_NP1 ,_, come_VV0 in_RP ._. 
Come_VV0 in_RP quickly_RR or_CC the_AT smell_NN1 of_IO smoke_NN1 will_VM go_VVI downstairs_RL ,_, will_VM it_PPH1 not_XX ?_? 
'_" '_" Oh_UH no_UH !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 wailed_VVD ._. 
'_" If_CSW Mum_NN1 finds_VVZ out_RP I_PPIS1 've_VH0 been_VBN smoking_VVG she_PPHS1 'll_VM kill_VVI me_PPIO1 ._. 
Do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY dare_VVI tell_VVI her_PPHO1 either_RR ,_, Sally_NP1 ,_, or_CC I_PPIS1 'll_VM kill_VVI you_PPY !_! 
'_" '_GE Of_RR21 course_RR22 I_PPIS1 wo_VM n't_XX tell_VVI ._. 
But_CCB she_PPHS1 's_VBZ bound_VVNK to_TO smell_VVI the_AT smoke_NN1 anyway_RR ._. 
'_" '_" She_PPHS1 wo_VM n't_XX ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ going_VVG up_RP the_AT chimney_NN1 ._. 
And_CC if_CS you_PPY stay_VV0 you_PPY 're_VBR not_XX to_TO tell_VVI her_PPHO1 what_DDQ we_PPIS2 're_VBR talking_VVG about_II either_DD1 ._. 
Go_VV0 on_RP ._. 
Louise_NP1 ,_, you_PPY were_VBDR telling_VVG me_PPIO1 about_II Roger_NP1 Clarke_NP1 ._. 
Is_VBZ he_PPHS1 a_AT1 fast_JJ worker_NN1 ?_? 
Everybody_PN1 says_VVZ he_PPHS1 is_VBZ ._. 
'_GE Louise_NP1 giggled._NNU '_" 'ee_PPY theenks'ee_NN1 is_VBZ ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 could_VM teach_VVI 'im_PPHO1 a_AT1 thing_NN1 or_CC two_MC ._. 
All_DB he_PPHS1 wants_VVZ to_TO do_VDI is_VBZ to_TO get_VVI his_APPGE hand_NN1 inside_II my_APPGE blouse_NN1 or_CC up_RP my_APPGE skirt_NN1 ,_, but_CCB if_CS I_PPIS1 gave_VVD him_PPHO1 the_AT chance_NN1 to_TO do_VDI anything_PN1 more_RRR he_PPHS1 'd_VM be_VBI so_RG scared_JJ he_PPHS1 'd_VM wet_VVI his_APPGE pants_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_" You_PPY would_VM n't_XX let_VVI him_PPHO1 though_CS ,_, would_VM you_PPY ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 might_VM ._. 
And_CC then_RT again_RT I_PPIS1 might_VM not_XX ._. 
'_GE Louise_NP1 gave_VVD her_APPGE thigh_NN1 one_PN1 more_RGR enthusiastic_JJ pummel_NN1 ,_, then_RT sat_VVD up_RP ._. 
'_" There_RL that_CST ees_NN2 better_RRR ._. 
Do_VD0 you_PPY want_VVI a_AT1 go_NN1 with_IW this_DD1 theeng_NN1 ,_, Paula_NP1 ?_? 
'_" '_" No_UH ,_, it_PPH1 's_VBZ made_VVN your_APPGE legs_NN2 go_VVI all_DB red_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" That_DD1 will_VM soon_RR go_VVI ._. 
And_CC it_PPH1 's_VBZ better_JJR than_CSN being_VBG fat_JJ ._. 
But_CCB then_RT ,_, you_PPY are_VBR not_XX fat_JJ ,_, are_VBR you_PPY ,_, Paula_NP1 ?_? 
'_" She_PPHS1 gazed_VVD enviously_RR at_II Paula_NP1 's_GE long_JJ legs_NN2 ,_, slim_JJ and_CC shapely_JJ in_II the_AT skin-tight_JJ pedal_NN1 pushers_NN2 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ about_II you_PPY ,_, Sally_NP1 ?_? 
Do_VD0 you_PPY want_VVI to_TO try_VVI ?_? 
'_" '_" Do_VD0 n't_XX encourage_VVI her_PPHO1 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 warned_VVD ._. 
'_" Why_RRQ not_XX ?_? 
Why_RRQ should_VM n't_XX Sally_NP1 look_VVI nice_JJ too_RR ?_? 
'_" She_PPHS1 turned_VVD to_II Sally_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS was_VBDZ kneeling_VVG in_II the_AT corner_NN1 beside_II her_APPGE bookcase_NN1 ,_, trying_VVG to_TO make_VVI herself_PPX1 unobtrusive_JJ ._. 
'_GE Come_VV0 on_RP ,_, Sally_NP1 ,_, let_VV0 me_PPIO1 look_NN1 at_II you_PPY ._. 
You_PPY 'ave_VH0 fat_JJ legs_NN2 like_II me_PPIO1 ._. 
We_PPIS2 big_JJ girls_NN2 must_VM stick_VVI together_RL ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ unsure_JJ whether_CSW to_TO be_VBI pleased_VVN that_CST Louise_NP1 was_VBDZ including_VVG her_PPHO1 or_CC annoyed_JJ that_CST she_PPHS1 had_VHD called_VVN her_APPGE fat_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ n't_XX fat_JJ ,_, but_CCB then_RT neither_DD1 was_VBDZ Louise_NP1 ,_, so_RG perhaps_RR it_PPH1 was_VBDZ all_RR21 right_RR22 ._. 
She_PPHS1 slipped_VVD out_II21 of_II22 her_APPGE cotton_NN1 skirt_NN1 and_CC the_AT enormously_RR full_JJ paper_NN1 nylon_NN1 petticoat_NN1 she_PPHS1 wore_VVD beneath_II it_PPH1 ._. 
It_PPH1 lay_VVD like_II a_AT1 great_JJ wounded_JJ butterfly_NN1 on_II the_AT rug_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 sat_VVD on_II the_AT bed_NN1 ,_, trying_VVG not_XX to_TO wince_VVI as_CSA Louise_NP1 rubbed_VVD cream_NN1 into_II her_APPGE thighs_NN2 and_CC pounded_VVD at_II them_PPHO2 enthusiastically_RR ._. 
'_" What_DDQ are_VBR you_PPY wearing_VVG to_II the_AT youth_NN1 club_NN1 dance_NN1 on_II Saturday_NPD1 night_NNT1 ,_, Louise_NP1 ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 asked_VVD ,_, stubbing_VVG out_RP her_APPGE cigarette_NN1 and_CC concealing_VVG the_AT end_NN1 in_II an_AT1 empty_JJ lozenge_NN1 tin_NN1 she_PPHS1 used_VVD as_II an_AT1 ashtray_NN1 ._. 
'_" Oh_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX know_VVI ..._... 
'_GE The_AT older_JJR girls_NN2 drifted_VVD off_RP into_II one_MC1 of_IO their_APPGE exclusive_JJ conversations_NN2 and_CC Sally_NP1 bit_VVD her_APPGE lip_NN1 against_II the_AT rasp_NN1 of_IO Louise_NP1 's_GE massager_NN1 and_CC wished_VVD desperately_RR that_CST she_PPHS1 could_VM go_VVI to_II the_AT youth_NN1 club_NN1 dance_NN1 too_RR ._. 
Not_XX only_RR would_VM it_PPH1 make_VVI her_PPHO1 feel_VV0 almost_RR as_CSA grown_JJ21 up_JJ22 as_CSA Paula_NP1 and_CC Louise_NP1 ,_, but_CCB Pete_NP1 Jackson_NP1 ,_, with_IW whom_PNQO Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ hopelessly_RR in_II love_NN1 ,_, was_VBDZ certain_JJ to_TO be_VBI there_RL ._. 
Pete_NP1 was_VBDZ in_II her_APPGE form_NN1 at_II school_NN1 and_CC whenever_RRQV she_PPHS1 looked_VVD at_II him_PPHO1 little_RR quivers_VVZ she_PPHS1 could_VM not_XX identify_VVI started_VVD deep_RR inside_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
Sometimes_RT she_PPHS1 thought_VVD from_II the_AT way_NN1 he_PPHS1 seemed_VVD to_TO watch_VVI her_PPHO1 that_CST he_PPHS1 might_VM like_VVI her_PPHO1 too_RR but_CCB he_PPHS1 had_VHD never_RR said_VVN anything_PN1 and_CC Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ beginning_VVG to_TO be_VBI afraid_JJ he_PPHS1 never_RR would_VM ._. 
But_CCB if_CS they_PPHS2 were_VBDR to_TO meet_VVI away_II21 from_II22 school_NN1 ,_, out_II21 of_II22 uniform_NN1 ,_, no_RR21 longer_RR22 under_II the_AT watchful_JJ eye_NN1 of_IO the_AT masters_NN2 and_CC mistresses_NN2 in_II their_APPGE chalk-marked_JJ black_JJ gowns_NN2 ,_, then_RT maybe_RR it_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI different_JJ ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 you_PPY think_VVI Mum_NN1 would_VM let_VVI me_PPIO1 come_VVI too_RR ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 should_VM n't_XX think_VVI so_RR ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD quickly_RR ._. 
'_" There_EX is_VBZ someone_PN1 you_PPY fancy_VV0 ?_? 
'_GE Louise_NP1 asked_VVD perceptively_RR ,_, and_CC when_RRQ Sally_NP1 blushed_VVD she_PPHS1 turned_VVD to_II Paula_NP1 ._. 
'_" Oh_UH ,_, we_PPIS2 could_VM tell_VVI your_APPGE mother_NN1 we_PPIS2 will_VM look_VVI after_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 would_VM let_VVI her_PPHO1 go_VVI ,_, no_UH ?_? 
'_" '_" No_UH !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 protested_VVD ._. 
Most_DAT of_IO her_APPGE life_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 seemed_VVD to_II her_PPHO1 ,_, she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN hampered_VVN by_II having_VHG to_TO look_VVI after_II Sally_NP1 and_CC she_PPHS1 had_VHD no_AT intention_NN1 of_IO having_VHG her_PPHO1 Saturday_NPD1 evening_NNT1 's_GE fun_NN1 spoiled_VVD ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 boy_NN1 she_PPHS1 fancied_VVD herself_PPX1 Jeff_NP1 Freeman_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ busy_JJ laying_NN1 plans_VVZ to_TO entice_VVI him_PPHO1 away_II21 from_II22 his_APPGE steady_JJ girlfriend_NN1 ._. 
The_AT presence_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE kid_NN1 sister_NN1 would_VM inhibit_VVI her_PPHO1 horribly_RR ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 has_VHZ n't_XX got_VVN anything_PN1 to_TO wear_VVI anyway_RR '_GE ,_, she_PPHS1 continued_VVD scathingly_RR ._. 
'_" Then_RT I_PPIS1 shall_VM lend_VVI her_PPHO1 something_PN1 of_IO mine_PPGE ._. 
We_PPIS2 are_VBR about_II the_AT same_DA size_NN1 ,_, no_UH ?_? 
I_PPIS1 shall_VM make_VVI her_PPHO1 so_RG beautiful_JJ no_AT boy_NN1 will_VM be_VBI able_JK to_TO resist_VVI ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 ran_VVD the_AT massager_NN1 up_II the_AT inside_NN1 of_IO Sally_NP1 's_GE thigh_NN1 again_RT but_CCB suddenly_RR it_PPH1 did_VDD not_XX hurt_VVI any_DD more_DAR ._. 
As_II the_AT rim_NN1 brushed_VVD her_APPGE groin_NN1 Sally_NP1 felt_VVD a_AT1 sharp_JJ sweet_JJ pleasure_NN1 which_DDQ seemed_VVD to_TO shoot_VVI up_RP inside_II her_PPHO1 on_II silken_JJ cords_NN2 to_II that_DD1 deep_JJ core_NN1 where_CS the_AT trickles_NN2 of_IO excitement_NN1 played_VVD every_AT1 time_NNT1 she_PPHS1 thought_VVD of_IO Pete_NP1 ._. 
As_CSA Louise_NP1 moved_VVD away_RL she_PPHS1 experienced_VVD a_AT1 powerful_JJ urge_NN1 to_TO grab_VVI the_AT massager_NN1 and_CC tug_VVI it_PPH1 close_RR to_II her_APPGE secret_JJ places_NN2 again_RT but_CCB she_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX dare_VVI ._. 
She_PPHS1 just_RR lay_VVD thinking_VVG how_RGQ wonderful_JJ it_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI if_CS she_PPHS1 could_VM actually_RR make_VVI Pete_NP1 notice_VVI her_PPHO1 ._. 
It_PPH1 had_VHD always_RR seemed_VVN such_DA an_AT1 impossible_JJ dream_NN1 ,_, but_CCB with_IW Louise_NP1 talking_VVG about_II it_PPH1 so_RG matter-of-factly_RR it_PPH1 seemed_VVD almost_RR a_AT1 fait_NN121 accompli_NN122 ._. 
Much_RR to_II Paula_NP1 's_GE annoyance_NN1 Louise_NP1 persuaded_VVD Gwen_NP1 Bristow_NP1 to_TO allow_VVI Sally_NP1 to_TO go_VVI to_II the_AT dance_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ triumphant_JJ ,_, but_CCB by_II the_AT time_NNT1 Saturday_NPD1 came_VVD she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ almost_RR sick_JJ with_IW excitement_NN1 and_CC apprehension_NN1 ._. 
Oh_UH ,_, if_CS only_RR she_PPHS1 looked_VVD more_RRR like_II Paula_NP1 !_! she_PPHS1 thought_VVD longingly_RR ._. 
If_CS only_RR she_PPHS1 could_VM lose_VVI her_APPGE puppy_NN1 fat_NN1 and_CC get_VVI her_APPGE hair_NN1 done_VDN at_II a_AT1 proper_JJ salon_NN1 instead_II21 of_II22 having_VHG it_PPH1 cut_VVN by_II Ivy_NP1 Tucker_NP1 who_PNQS lived_VVD down_II the_AT road_NN1 and_CC who_PNQS did_VDD hairdressing_NN1 for_IF pin_NN1 money_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 was_VBDZ n't_XX easy_JJ to_TO lose_VVI puppy_NN1 fat_NN1 when_CS Mum_NN1 fed_VVD her_PPHO1 on_II stodgy_JJ good_JJ home_NN1 cooking_NN1 stews_NN2 with_IW dumplings_NN2 and_CC meat_NN1 pies_NN2 with_IW pastry_NN1 crusts_NN2 and_CC steamed_JJ sponge_NN1 puddings_NN2 ,_, and_CC there_EX was_VBDZ no_AT money_NN1 to_TO spare_VVI for_IF proper_JJ hairdressing_NN1 salons_NN2 ._. 
Sally_NP1 knew_VVD her_APPGE mother_NN1 had_VHD trouble_NN1 making_VVG ends_NN2 meet_VVI on_II the_AT nine_MC pounds_NN2 ten_MC shillings_NN2 a_AT1 week_NNT1 that_CST her_APPGE father_NN1 brought_VVD home_RL from_II his_APPGE job_NN1 as_II an_AT1 electrician_NN1 's_GE mate_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 did_VDD n't_XX have_VHI the_AT heart_NN1 to_TO plead_VVI for_IF luxuries_NN2 she_PPHS1 knew_VVD they_PPHS2 could_VM not_XX afford_VVI as_CSA Paula_NP1 did_VDD ._. 
Too_RG often_RR she_PPHS1 had_VHD seen_VVN her_APPGE mother_NN1 frowning_VVG with_IW anxiety_NN1 as_CSA she_PPHS1 divided_VVD the_AT contents_NN2 of_IO her_APPGE father_NN1 's_GE wage_NN1 packet_NN1 up_RP between_II the_AT jars_NN2 labelled_JJ '_GE Rent_NN1 '_GE and_CC '_GE Electric_NN1 '_GE and_CC '_GE Coal_NN1 Money_NN1 '_GE ,_, too_RG often_RR at_II the_AT end_NN1 of_IO the_AT week_NNT1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD watched_VVN her_PPHO1 count_VV0 out_RP the_AT pennies_NNU2 for_CS a_AT1 pound_NN1 of_IO sausages_NN2 only_RR to_TO be_VBI able_JK to_TO buy_VVI just_RR a_AT1 half-pound_NN1 ,_, two_MC for_IF her_APPGE father_NN1 ,_, one_PN1 each_DD1 for_IF Paula_NP1 and_CC Sally_NP1 ,_, and_CC only_RR the_AT scrapings_NN2 of_IO the_AT pan_NN1 to_TO go_VVI with_IW her_APPGE own_DA potatoes_NN2 ._. 
'_" When_RRQ I_PPIS1 grow_VV0 up_RP I_PPIS1 'll_VM make_VVI sure_JJ I_PPIS1 've_VH0 always_RR got_VVN enough_DD money_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 whole_JJ pound_NN1 of_IO sausages_NN2 and_CC eggs_NN2 to_TO go_VVI with_IW them_PPHO2 ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 thought_VVD ,_, but_CCB she_PPHS1 never_RR said_VVD anything_PN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX want_VVI to_TO add_VVI to_II her_APPGE mother_NN1 's_GE troubles_NN2 ._. 
At_II four_MC o'clock_RA Louise_NP1 arrived_VVD on_II her_APPGE scooter_NN1 and_CC parked_VVD it_PPH1 outside_II the_AT Bristows_NP1 '_GE council_NN1 house_NN1 ._. 
The_AT house_NN1 was_VBDZ semi-detached_JJ ,_, which_DDQ put_VV0 them_PPHO2 on_II a_AT1 higher_JJR social_JJ level_NN1 than_CSN the_AT people_NN who_PNQS lived_VVD in_II the_AT long_JJ uniform_JJ ranks_NN2 ,_, a_AT1 pleasant_JJ ,_, gravel-faced_JJ house_NN1 which_DDQ had_VHD been_VBN built_VVN after_II the_AT war_NN1 and_CC which_DDQ had_VHD a_AT1 good_JJ sized_JJ garden_NN1 back_NN1 and_CC front_NN1 ,_, three_MC bedrooms_NN2 ,_, a_AT1 bathroom_NN1 and_CC an_AT1 outside_JJ toilet_NN1 ,_, coal_NN1 house_NN1 and_CC glory_NN1 hole_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 loved_VVD the_AT house_NN1 ._. 
Before_II moving_VVG into_II it_PPH1 the_AT family_NN1 had_VHD lived_VVN with_IW Sally_NP1 's_GE grandparents_NN2 and_CC it_PPH1 had_VHD been_VBN very_RG cramped_JJ ._. 
Their_APPGE grandparents_NN2 had_VHD made_VVN the_AT lounge_NN1 into_II a_AT1 bedroom_NN1 so_CS21 that_CS22 Grandad_NN1 did_VDD n't_XX have_VHI to_TO do_VDI the_AT stairs_NN2 with_IW his_APPGE bad_JJ legs_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 bedroom_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN turned_VVN into_II a_AT1 sitting_NN1 room_NN1 and_CC furnished_VVN with_IW a_AT1 table_NN1 ,_, chairs_NN2 and_CC sideboard_NN1 that_CST her_APPGE parents_NN2 had_VHD acquired_VVN when_CS they_PPHS2 got_VVD married_VVN though_CS they_PPHS2 had_VHD no_AT house_NN1 to_TO put_VVI it_PPH1 in_RP ._. 
When_CS Paula_NP1 and_CC Sally_NP1 played_VVD records_NN2 on_II the_AT wind-up_NN1 gramophone_NN1 in_II the_AT sitting_NN1 room_NN1 Grandad_NN1 banged_VVN on_II the_AT ceiling_NN1 with_IW his_APPGE stick_NN1 to_TO warn_VVI them_PPHO2 to_TO be_VBI quieter_JJR ._. 
After_CS this_DD1 the_AT council_NN1 house_NN1 seemed_VVD the_AT height_NN1 of_IO luxury_NN1 to_II Sally_NP1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 kept_VVD rabbits_NN2 in_II a_AT1 hutch_NN1 in_II the_AT back_NN1 garden_NN1 behind_II the_AT rows_NN2 of_IO cabbages_NN2 and_CC the_AT clump_NN1 of_IO rhubarb_NN1 and_CC did_VDD not_XX mind_VVI at_RR21 all_RR22 that_CST in_II winter_NNT1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD to_TO wash_VVI at_II night_NNT1 in_II a_AT1 bowl_NN1 set_VVN on_II a_AT1 sheet_NN1 of_IO brown_JJ paper_NN1 in_II31 front_II32 of_II33 the_AT living_NN1 room_NN1 fire_NN1 because_CS there_EX was_VBDZ no_AT heater_NN1 in_II the_AT bathroom_NN1 ._. 
Louise_NP1 was_VBDZ carrying_VVG a_AT1 large_JJ bag_NN1 which_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD managed_VVN to_TO balance_VVI on_II the_AT handlebars_NN2 of_IO her_APPGE scooter_NN1 ._. 
Paula_NP1 and_CC Sally_NP1 took_VVD her_PPHO1 straight_RR up_RP to_II their_APPGE bedroom_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Thees_NN2 is_VBZ the_AT dress_NN1 I_PPIS1 bring_VV0 for_IF you_PPY ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 announced_VVD ,_, pulling_VVG it_PPH1 out_II21 of_II22 its_APPGE tissue_NN1 paper_NN1 and_CC spreading_VVG it_PPH1 ,_, slightly_RR creased_VVN ,_, on_II the_AT bed_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY like_VV0 it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Oh_UH yes_UH !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 gasped_VVD ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 beautiful_JJ dress_NN1 ,_, white_JJ seersucker_NN1 dotted_VVN with_IW small_JJ mauve_JJ flowers_NN2 ._. 
It_PPH1 had_VHD a_AT1 deep_NN1 '_GE sweetheart_NN1 '_GE neckline_NN1 ,_, little_RR puffed_JJ sleeves_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 full_JJ skirt_NN1 gathered_VVN into_II three_MC tiers_NN2 ._. 
Next_MD out_II21 of_II22 the_AT bag_NN1 came_VVD a_AT1 paper_NN1 nylon_NN1 petticoat_NN1 with_IW many_DA2 more_DAR layers_NN2 of_IO frothy_JJ rainbow-coloured_JJ net_NN1 than_CSN the_AT one_MC1 Sally_NP1 carefully_RR washed_VVN in_II sugar_NN1 water_NN1 after_II each_DD1 wearing_NN1 ,_, and_CC then_RT ,_, to_II Sally_NP1 's_GE delight_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 saucy_JJ little_JJ white_JJ basque_NN1 ,_, boned_VVD and_CC trimmed_VVN with_IW lace_NN1 ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 ca_VM n't_XX possibly_RR wear_VVI that_DD1 !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 exclaimed_VVD ,_, scandalised_JJ ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 's_VBZ much_RR too_RG young_JJ and_CC it_PPH1 will_VM never_RR fit_VVI her_PPHO1 ,_, anyway_RR ._. 
'_" '_GE Of_RR21 course_RR22 it_PPH1 will_VM ._. 
It_PPH1 fits_VVZ me_PPIO1 ._. 
And_CC with_IW this_DD1 dress_NN1 she_PPHS1 needs_VVZ a_AT1 tiny_JJ waist_NN1 ._. 
Why_RRQ ca_VM n't_XX she_PPHS1 wear_VVI it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" '_" You_PPY could_VM have_VHI lent_VVN it_PPH1 to_II me_PPIO1 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD ,_, peeved_JJ ._. 
'_" No_UH ,_, it_PPH1 is_VBZ for_IF Sally_NP1 ._. 
Please_RR try_VV0 it_PPH1 on_RP ,_, Sally_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 held_VVD her_APPGE breath_NN1 as_CSA Louise_NP1 fastened_VVD the_AT multitude_NN1 of_IO little_JJ hooks_NN2 and_CC eyes_NN2 and_CC tried_VVD not_XX to_TO notice_VVI the_AT little_JJ roll_NN1 of_IO fat_NN1 that_CST squeezed_VVD out_RP above_RL and_CC below_RL it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" Now_RT the_AT petticoat_NN1 ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 rustled_VVD satisfyingly_RR ._. 
'_GE And_CC the_AT dress_NN1 ..._... well_RR ,_, what_DDQ do_VD0 you_PPY think_VVI ,_, Sally_NP1 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 tipped_VVD the_AT dressing_NN1 table_NN1 mirror_NN1 to_TO get_VVI a_AT1 view_NN1 first_MD of_IO her_APPGE top_JJ half_NN1 ,_, then_RT her_APPGE lower_JJR ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ lovely_JJ but_CCB what_DDQ about_II shoes_NN2 ?_? 
Mine_PPGE are_VBR clumsy_JJ and_CC awful_JJ ._. 
'_GE Louise_NP1 dived_VVD into_II her_APPGE carrier_NN1 bag_NN1 again_RT ._. 
'_GE Voila_FW !_! '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ,_, producing_VVG a_AT1 pair_NN of_IO strappy_JJ white_JJ sandals_NN2 ._. 
Sally_NP1 squeezed_VVD her_APPGE feet_NN2 into_II them_PPHO2 and_CC surveyed_VVD her_APPGE image_NN1 again_RT ._. 
Unbelievable_JJ !_! 
Just_RR wait_VV0 until_CS Pete_NP1 saw_VVD her_PPHO1 !_! 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ certain_JJ to_TO ask_VVI her_PPHO1 to_TO dance_VVI when_RRQ she_PPHS1 looked_VVD like_II this_DD1 !_! 
'_" Now_RT your_APPGE hair_NN1 ,_, '_GE Louise_NP1 said_VVD matter-of-factly_RR ._. 
'_" We_PPIS2 will_VM make_VVI it_PPH1 wet_JJ and_CC put_VVI it_PPH1 in_II rags_NN2 ._. 
It_PPH1 will_VM be_VBI dry_JJ by_II the_AT time_NNT1 we_PPIS2 leave_VV0 for_IF the_AT dance_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Sure_JJ enough_RR ,_, it_PPH1 was_VBDZ ._. 
When_CS the_AT rags_NN2 came_VVD out_RP the_AT mass_NN1 of_IO frizz_NN1 made_VVD Sally_NP1 screech_NN1 with_IW horror_NN1 but_CCB when_RRQ Louise_NP1 had_VHD teased_VVN it_PPH1 a_RR21 little_RR22 with_IW her_APPGE Mason_NP1 Pearson_NP1 brush_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 long_JJ tail_NN1 comb_NN1 Sally_NP1 saw_VVD that_CST the_AT usually_RR severe_JJ schoolgirlish_JJ cut_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN transformed_VVN into_II a_AT1 mop_NN1 of_IO pretty_JJ curls_NN2 ._. 
Paula_NP1 and_CC Louise_NP1 were_VBDR looking_VVG lovely_JJ too_RR Paula_NP1 in_II a_AT1 little_JJ white_JJ top_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 boat_NN1 shaped_JJ neck_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 bright_JJ turquoise_JJ circular_JJ skirt_NN1 ,_, Louise_NP1 in_II a_AT1 figure_NN1 hugging_VVG number_NN1 which_DDQ left_VVD none_PN of_IO her_APPGE curves_NN2 to_II the_AT imagination_NN1 but_II21 for_II22 the_AT first_MD time_NNT1 in_II her_APPGE life_NN1 Sally_NP1 felt_VVD she_PPHS1 could_VM compete_VVI with_IW them_PPHO2 on_II equal_JJ terms_NN2 ._. 
'_" Be_VBI sure_JJ to_TO come_VVI straight_JJ home_NN1 after_II the_AT dance_NN1 ._. 
And_CC make_VV0 sure_JJ you_PPY stay_VV0 together_RL ,_, '_GE Grace_NP1 warned_VVD ._. 
Paula_NP1 pursed_VVD her_APPGE lips_NN2 and_CC tossed_VVD her_APPGE head_NN1 ,_, looking_VVG annoyed_JJ ._. 
But_CCB Sally_NP1 scarcely_RR noticed_VVN ._. 
By_II nine-thirty_MC the_AT dance_NN1 was_VBDZ in_II full_JJ swing_NN1 ._. 
As_CSA it_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 special_JJ fundraising_NN1 dance_NN1 instead_II21 of_II22 the_AT regularly_RR fortnightly_RR hop_VV0 ,_, a_AT1 three-piece_JJ band_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN brought_VVN in_RP to_TO replace_VVI the_AT usual_JJ stack_NN1 of_IO gramophone_NN1 records_NN2 and_CC there_EX was_58 '_GE real_JJ food_NN1 '_GE fishpaste_NN1 sandwiches_NN2 ,_, sausage_NN1 rolls_NN2 and_CC cheese_NN1 and_CC pineapple_NN1 on_II sticks_NN2 which_DDQ the_AT '_GE committee_NN1 '_GE had_VHD spent_VVN the_AT entire_JJ afternoon_NNT1 preparing_VVG ._. 
Paula_NP1 and_CC Louise_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN nominated_VVN to_TO sell_VVI the_AT raffle_NN1 tickets_NN2 and_CC did_VDD a_AT1 round_NN1 of_IO the_AT hall_NN1 ,_, flirting_VVG outrageously_RR and_CC telling_VVG all_DB the_AT boys_NN2 the_AT tickets_NN2 were_VBDR '_GE sixpence_NN each_DD1 or_CC two_MC shillings_NN2 a_AT1 strip_NN1 '_GE ._. 
Naturally_RR most_DAT of_IO the_AT boys_NN2 opted_VVN for_IF '_GE the_AT strip_NN1 '_GE and_CC each_DD1 time_NNT1 the_AT innuendo_NN1 was_VBDZ made_VVN the_AT girls_NN2 pretended_VVD it_PPH1 was_VBDZ terribly_RR witty_JJ and_CC original_JJ ,_, If_CS a_RR21 little_RR22 naughty_JJ ,_, just_RR as_CSA they_PPHS2 did_VDD when_CS they_PPHS2 were_VBDR asked_VVN for_IF the_AT twentieth_MD time_NNT1 if_CS perhaps_RR they_PPHS2 might_VM be_VBI the_AT prize_NN1 ._. 
Selling_VVG the_AT tickets_NN2 gave_VVD Paula_NP1 an_AT1 opportunity_NN1 to_TO make_VVI her_APPGE play_NN1 for_IF Jeff_NP1 Freeman_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 waited_VVD for_IF Jean_NP1 ,_, his_APPGE girlfriend_NN1 ,_, to_TO go_VVI to_II the_AT Ladies_NN2 ,_, and_CC then_RT pounced_VVD ,_, flirting_VVG madly_RR and_CC manoeuvring_VVG him_PPHO1 into_II bartering_VVG with_IW her_PPHO1 that_CST he_PPHS1 would_VM buy_VVI two_MC whole_JJ strips_NN2 if_CS she_PPHS1 would_VM have_VHI a_AT1 dance_NN1 with_IW him_PPHO1 ._. 
Then_RT without_IW the_AT slightest_JJT compunction_NN1 she_PPHS1 thrust_VVD her_APPGE basin_NN1 of_IO money_NN1 and_CC book_NN1 of_IO tickets_NN2 into_II Sally_NP1 's_GE lap_NN1 and_CC let_VV0 him_PPHO1 drag_VVI her_PPHO1 ,_, protesting_VVG theatrically_RR ,_, onto_II the_AT dance_NN1 floor_NN1 ._. 
When_CS Jean_NP1 returned_VVD from_II the_AT Ladies_NN2 there_EX was_VBDZ no_AT sign_NN1 of_IO either_DD1 of_IO them_PPHO2 ,_, for_IF at_II the_AT end_NN1 of_IO the_AT dance_NN1 they_PPHS2 had_VHD slipped_VVN unnoticed_JJ out_II21 of_II22 one_MC1 of_IO the_AT wide-open_JJ fire_NN1 exits_NN2 and_CC around_II the_AT back_NN1 of_IO the_AT hall_NN1 where_CS only_RR courting_VVG couples_NN2 went_VVD ._. 
Half_DB an_AT1 hour_NNT1 later_RRR they_PPHS2 were_VBDR still_RR missing_VVG ._. 
When_CS she_PPHS1 finished_VVD selling_VVG the_AT remaining_JJ tickets_NN2 Sally_NP1 looked_VVD around_RP for_IF them_PPHO2 ,_, realised_VVD what_DDQ had_VHD happened_VVN and_CC went_VVN back_RP to_TO sit_VVI on_II one_MC1 of_IO the_AT hard_JJ upright_JJ chairs_NN2 which_DDQ lined_VVD the_AT hall_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ feeling_VVG wretched_JJ ._. 
For_IF her_PPHO1 ,_, the_AT evening_NNT1 had_VHD not_XX turned_VVN out_RP at_II all_RR as_CSA she_PPHS1 had_VHD hoped_VVN ._. 
Several_DA2 boys_NN2 had_VHD asked_VVN her_PPHO1 to_TO dance_VVI but_CCB she_PPHS1 had_VHD refused_VVN them_PPHO2 all_DB ,_, afraid_JJ she_PPHS1 might_VM miss_VVI her_APPGE chance_NN1 with_IW Pete_NP1 ,_, but_CCB he_PPHS1 seemed_VVD not_XX to_TO have_VHI noticed_VVN her_PPHO1 at_II all_DB in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 Louise_NP1 's_GE dress_NN1 ._. 
Once_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD thought_VVN he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ coming_VVG in_II her_APPGE direction_NN1 and_CC her_APPGE heart_NN1 had_VHD begun_VVN to_TO pump_VVI with_IW excitement_NN1 but_CCB he_PPHS1 had_VHD walked_VVN straight_RR past_RL ,_, heading_VVG for_IF the_AT bar_NN1 that_CST was_VBDZ selling_VVG soft_JJ drinks_NN2 only_RR (_( with_IW a_AT1 crate_NN1 of_IO beer_NN1 hidden_VVN under_II the_AT counter_NN1 for_IF the_AT benefit_NN1 of_IO the_AT band_NN1 )_) ._. 
Tears_NN2 pricked_VVD her_APPGE eyes_NN2 and_CC she_PPHS1 stared_VVD hard_RR at_II the_AT floor_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Wan_JJ na_FU dance_NN1 ?_? '_GE a_AT1 voice_NN1 enquired_VVD and_CC Sally_NP1 looked_VVD up_RP to_TO see_VVI a_AT1 boy_NN1 in_II a_AT1 velvet-collared_JJ jacket_NN1 ,_, drainpipes_NN2 and_CC crepe-soled_JJ shoes_NN2 standing_VVG in_II31 front_II32 of_II33 her_PPHO1 ,_, a_AT1 lick_NN1 of_IO greasy_JJ hair_NN1 falling_VVG across_II a_AT1 face_NN1 shiny_JJ with_IW perspiration_NN1 ._. 
'_" No_UH thank_VV0 you_PPY ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 started_VVD to_TO say_VVI ,_, then_RT caught_VVD sight_NN1 of_IO Pete_NP1 dancing_NN1 with_IW someone_PN1 else_RR ._. 
Her_APPGE heart_NN1 dropped_VVN like_II a_AT1 stone_NN1 and_CC somehow_RR she_PPHS1 got_VVD to_II her_APPGE feet_NN2 ._. 
The_AT boy_NN1 grabbed_VVD her_APPGE hand_NN1 with_IW his_APPGE sweaty_JJ one_PN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 danced_VVD in_II a_AT1 haze_NN1 of_IO misery_NN1 ,_, scarcely_RR noticing_VVG when_RRQ the_AT music_NN1 changed_VVN from_II vibrant_JJ rock-and-roll_NN1 to_II '_GE the_AT creep_NN1 '_GE and_CC when_CS the_AT lights_NN2 were_VBDR lowered_VVN and_CC he_PPHS1 pulled_VVD her_PPHO1 close_RR she_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX be_VBI bothered_VVN to_TO protest_VVI though_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ revolted_VVN by_II the_AT smell_NN1 of_IO beer_NN1 on_II his_APPGE breath_NN1 (_( where_RRQ had_VHD he_PPHS1 got_VVN it_PPH1 ?_? )_) mingling_VVG with_IW strong_JJ body_NN1 odours_NN2 ._. 
The_AT teddy-boy_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO take_VVI her_APPGE listlessness_NN1 for_IF acquiescence_NN1 ._. 
His_APPGE hands_NN2 strayed_VVD down_RP to_II a_AT1 spot_NN1 just_RR below_II the_AT first_MD frill_NN1 on_II her_APPGE skirt_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 pushed_VVD his_APPGE hips_NN2 against_II hers_PPGE so_CS21 that_CS22 she_PPHS1 could_VM clearly_RR feel_VVI the_AT bulge_NN1 between_II his_APPGE legs_NN2 ._. 
Suddenly_RR it_PPH1 was_VBDZ all_RR to_II much_DA1 for_IF Sally_NP1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 grabbed_VVD his_APPGE hands_NN2 and_CC removed_VVD them_PPHO2 from_II her_APPGE bottom_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 turned_VVD and_CC fled_VVD from_II the_AT dance_NN1 floor_NN1 ,_, pushing_VVG her_APPGE way_NN1 between_II the_AT smooching_JJ couples_NN2 and_CC heading_VVG for_IF the_AT Ladies_NN2 ,_, a_AT1 box_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 room_NN1 with_IW pegs_NN2 lining_VVG two_MC walls_NN2 ,_, a_AT1 flyblown_NN1 mirror_NN1 over_II a_AT1 grubby_JJ cracked_JJ china_NN1 sink_NN1 and_CC two_MC cubicles_NN2 ._. 
Ignoring_VVG the_AT girls_NN2 who_PNQS were_VBDR primping_VVG in_II31 front_II32 of_II33 the_AT mirror_NN1 she_PPHS1 ran_VVD to_II the_AT cubicles_NN2 and_CC dived_VVN inside_II one_MC1 ,_, slamming_VVG the_AT door_NN1 after_II her_PPHO1 and_CC leaning_VVG against_II it_PPH1 ._. 
What_DDQ a_AT1 disaster_NN1 !_! 
If_CS only_RR she_PPHS1 could_VM just_RR go_VVI home_RL ,_, hide_VV0 away_RL and_CC never_RR have_VH0 to_TO see_VVI anyone_PN1 again_RT but_CCB she_PPHS1 had_VHD promised_VVN to_TO stick_VVI with_IW Paula_NP1 and_CC there_EX would_VM be_VBI all_DB kinds_NN2 of_IO awkward_JJ questions_NN2 and_CC recriminations_NN2 if_CS she_PPHS1 arrived_VVD home_RL alone_RR ._. 
High_JJ heels_NN2 pattered_VVD across_II the_AT cloakroom_NN1 floor_NN1 and_CC someone_PN1 pushed_VVD at_II the_AT toilet_NN1 door_NN1 ._. 
'_" Damn_UH ,_, '_GE said_VVD a_AT1 voice_NN1 outside_RL ._. 
'_" They_PPHS2 're_VBR both_RR occupied_VVN ._. 
'_" '_GE Never_RR mind_VV0 ,_, they_PPHS2 wo_VM n't_XX be_VBI long_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 have_VH0 n't_XX got_VVN long_RR ._. 
If_CS I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX get_VVI back_RP and_CC find_VVI Jeff_NP1 soon_RR it_PPH1 'll_VM be_VBI time_NNT1 for_IF my_APPGE last_MD bus_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX go_VVI without_IW seeing_VVG him_PPHO1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 is_VBZ supposed_JJ to_TO be_VBI my_APPGE boyfriend_NN1 ,_, after_II all_DB ._. 
'_" '_GE Supposed_JJ to_TO be_VBI ._. 
Some_DD boyfriend_NN1 if_CS you_PPY ask_VV0 me_PPIO1 !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 stood_VVD motionless_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD recognised_VVN the_AT voices_NN2 Jean_NP1 ,_, Jeff_NP1 's_GE girl_NN1 and_CC her_APPGE friend_NN1 ,_, Peggy_NP1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 would_VM n't_XX stand_VVI for_IF it_PPH1 If_CS I_PPIS1 were_VBDR you_PPY ,_, '_GE Peggy_NP1 was_VBDZ saying_VVG indignantly_RR ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 would_VM n't_XX let_VVI him_PPHO1 treat_VVI me_PPIO1 like_II that_DD1 ._. 
'_" '_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ not_XX his_APPGE fault_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ that_CST Paula_NP1 Bristow_VV0 Lady_NNB Muck_NP1 herself_PPX1 ._. 
Who_PNQS does_VDZ she_PPHS1 think_VVI she_PPHS1 is_VBZ ?_? 
'_GE Jean_NP1 's_GE voice_NN1 was_VBDZ rising_VVG ;_; she_PPHS1 sounded_VVD tearful_JJ ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 n't_XX upset_VVI yourself_PPX1 ,_, Jean_NP1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 's_VBZ not_XX worth_II it_PPH1 ._. 
Nor_CC is_VBZ she_PPHS1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 's_VBZ a_AT1 fast_JJ cat_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 'll_VM let_VVI the_AT boys_NN2 do_VD0 what_DDQ they_PPHS2 like_VV0 ._. 
That_DD1 's_VBZ why_RRQ they_PPHS2 flock_VV0 round_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
You_PPY ask_VV0 my_APPGE brother_NN1 ._. 
The_AT things_NN2 he_PPHS1 could_VM tell_VVI you_PPY about_II her_PPHO1 would_VM make_VVI your_APPGE hair_NN1 curl_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 's_VHZ got_VVN no_AT pride_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 just_RR does_VDZ n't_XX care_VVI ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 began_VVD to_TO quiver_VVI with_IW anger_NN1 ._. 
Forgetting_VVG her_APPGE own_DA misery_NN1 and_CC embarrassment_NN1 she_PPHS1 threw_VVD open_RR the_AT door_NN1 ._. 
'_" That_DD1 's_VBZ my_APPGE sister_NN1 you_PPY 're_VBR talking_VVG about_II !_! 
'_" For_IF a_AT1 moment_NN1 the_AT two_MC girls_NN2 stared_VVD at_II her_PPHO1 ,_, shocked_VVD ,_, then_RT Peggy_NP1 recovered_VVD herself_PPX1 ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ true_JJ ,_, anyway_RR ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD defiantly_RR ._. 
'_GE And_CC you_PPY 're_VBR as_RG bad_JJ as_CSA she_PPHS1 is_VBZ !_! 
You_PPY 'll_VM let_VVI any_DD boy_NN1 paw_VVI you_PPY too_RR ._. 
I_PPIS1 saw_VVD you_PPY just_RR now_RT with_IW Gary_NP1 ._. 
His_APPGE hands_NN2 were_VBDR all_RR over_II you_PPY !_! 
'_" '_" You_PPY 're_VBR just_RR jealous_JJ !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 cried_VVD ,_, her_APPGE face_NN1 scarlet_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 pushed_VVD past_II the_AT girls_NN2 and_CC marched_VVD over_RP to_II the_AT wastepaper_NN1 bin_NN1 beneath_II the_AT sink_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ full_JJ of_IO used_JJ cloakroom_NN1 tickets_NN2 ,_, torn_JJ paper_NN1 towel_NN1 ,_, bits_NN2 of_IO face-powdery_JJ cotton_NN1 wool_NN1 and_CC the_AT shavings_NN2 of_IO eyebrow_NN1 pencils_NN2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 picked_VVD it_PPH1 up_RP ,_, went_VVD back_RP to_II the_AT two_MC girls_NN2 and_CC dumped_VVD it_PPH1 unceremoniously_RR over_II Peggy_NP1 's_GE head_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 ran_VVD from_II the_AT cloakroom_NN1 ,_, down_II the_AT narrow_JJ dark_JJ passage_NN1 and_CC out_RP into_II the_AT night_NNT1 ._. 
The_AT sound_NN1 of_IO merriment_NN1 emanating_VVG from_II the_AT hall_NN1 jangled_VVD her_APPGE nerves_NN2 ,_, the_AT sight_NN1 of_IO the_AT courting_NN1 couples_NN2 pressed_VVN against_II the_AT wall_NN1 was_VBDZ enough_DD to_TO bring_VVI her_PPHO1 to_II the_AT edge_NN1 of_IO tears_NN2 again_RT ._. 
What_DDQ an_AT1 evening_NNT1 !_! 
Bad_JJ enough_RR that_CST Pete_NP1 did_VDD n't_XX want_VVI her_PPHO1 ._. 
But_CCB to_TO overhear_VVI Jean_NP1 and_CC Peggy_NP1 saying_VVG those_DD2 things_NN2 about_II Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ somehow_RR almost_RR worse_JJR ,_, for_IF in_II her_APPGE heart_NN1 Sally_NP1 knew_VVD they_PPHS2 were_VBDR not_XX far_RR removed_VVN from_II the_AT truth_NN1 ._. 
For_IF the_AT first_MD time_NNT1 in_II her_APPGE life_NN1 she_PPHS1 felt_VVD as_CS21 if_CS22 the_AT veil_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN stripped_VVN from_II her_APPGE idol_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ looking_VVG at_II the_AT real_JJ person_NN1 who_PNQS hid_VVD away_RL inside_II a_AT1 beautiful_JJ body_NN1 ,_, seeing_VVG her_PPHO1 through_II the_AT eyes_NN2 of_IO others_NN2 who_PNQS had_VHD no_AT family_NN1 love_NN1 for_IF her_PPHO1 to_TO colour_VVI what_DDQ they_PPHS2 saw_VVD ._. 
Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 flirt_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD think_VVI she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ a_RR31 little_RR32 bit_RR33 better_RRR than_CSN everyone_PN1 else_RR ._. 
And_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ prepared_VVN to_TO go_VVI to_II any_DD lengths_NN2 to_TO get_VVI what_DDQ she_PPHS1 wanted_VVD and_CC almost_RR always_RR succeeded_VVN ._. 
'_" Oh_UH sugar_NN1 !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
And_CC there_RL in_II the_AT darkness_NN1 ,_, with_IW half_DB an_AT1 hour_NNT1 to_TO wait_VVI before_CS she_PPHS1 could_VM even_RR start_VVI looking_VVG for_IF Paula_NP1 with_II41 a_II42 view_II43 to_II44 going_VVG home_RL ,_, she_PPHS1 began_VVD to_TO cry_VVI ._. 
CHAPTER_NN1 SIX_MC After_II three_MC weeks_NNT2 of_IO misery_NN1 Sally_NP1 woke_VVD up_RP one_MC1 morning_NNT1 and_CC realised_VVD she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ no_RR21 longer_RR22 in_II love_NN1 with_IW Pete_NP1 ._. 
The_AT fact_NN1 that_CST her_APPGE stomach_NN1 no_RR21 longer_RR22 turned_VVN over_RP when_CS he_PPHS1 looked_VVD at_II her_PPHO1 came_VVD as_II a_AT1 surprise_NN1 and_CC disappointment_NN1 even_RR unrequited_JJ love_NN1 was_VBDZ better_RRR than_CSN no_AT love_NN1 at_RR21 all_RR22 ._. 
A_AT1 fortnight_NNT1 after_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD made_VVN this_DD1 earth-shattering_JJ discovery_NN1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ amazed_JJ when_CS he_PPHS1 stuttered_VVD out_RP an_AT1 invitation_NN1 to_II the_AT cinema_NN1 ._. 
Hoping_VVG to_TO rekindle_VVI the_AT fire_NN1 Sally_NP1 accepted_VVD ,_, but_CCB it_PPH1 was_VBDZ no_AT use_NN1 ._. 
Close_RR to_II ,_, she_PPHS1 discovered_VVD ,_, Pete_NP1 smelled_VVD of_IO carbolic_JJ soap_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 dreadful_JJ turn-off_JJ ,_, and_CC when_RRQ he_PPHS1 kissed_VVD her_PPHO1 in_II the_AT dark_NN1 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ so_RG wet_JJ and_CC sloppy_JJ she_PPHS1 longed_VVD only_RR to_II search_NN1 for_IF her_APPGE handkerchief_NN1 and_CC wipe_VV0 her_APPGE mouth_NN1 dry_JJ ._. 
During_II the_AT next_MD year_NNT1 Sally_NP1 fell_VVD in_RP and_CC out_II21 of_II22 love_NN1 a_AT1 half_DB dozen_NNO times_NNT2 and_CC each_DD1 time_NNT1 it_PPH1 proved_VVD to_TO be_VBI just_RR as_RG disastrous_JJ ._. 
A_AT1 few_DA2 boys_NN2 asked_VVD her_PPHO1 out_RP but_CCB never_RR the_AT right_JJ ones_NN2 ,_, never_RR the_AT ones_NN2 she_PPHS1 wanted_VVD to_TO ask_VVI her_PPHO1 ,_, and_CC Sally_NP1 began_VVD to_TO wonder_VVI how_RRQ two_MC people_NN ever_RR came_VVD to_TO be_VBI in_II love_NN1 with_IW one_PPX121 another_PPX122 at_II the_AT same_DA time_NNT1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 miracle_NN1 that_CST so_RG many_DA2 people_NN managed_VVD it_PPH1 and_CC for_IF long_JJ enough_RR to_TO get_VVI engaged_JJ and_CC married_JJ ._. 
But_CCB perhaps_RR they_PPHS2 were_VBDR luckier_JJR than_CSN she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ ,_, or_CC just_RR plain_RR less_RGR fussy_JJ ._. 
Paula_NP1 certainly_RR never_RR seemed_VVD to_TO encounter_VVI such_DA problems_NN2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD a_AT1 string_NN1 of_IO boyfriends_NN2 and_CC no_RGQV31 matter_RGQV32 how_RGQV33 badly_RR she_PPHS1 treated_VVD them_PPHO2 there_RL were_VBDR always_RR others_NN2 lined_VVN up_RP and_CC waiting_VVG ._. 
But_CCB then_RT of_RR21 course_RR22 Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ so_RG lovely_JJ she_PPHS1 had_VHD only_RR to_II look_NN1 at_II a_AT1 boy_NN1 to_TO have_VHI him_PPHO1 crazy_JJ about_II her_PPHO1 ,_, Sally_NP1 thought_VVD wretchedly_RR ._. 
Then_RT ,_, in_II the_AT spring_NN1 when_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ sixteen_MC ,_, the_AT miracle_NN1 happened_VVD ._. 
His_APPGE name_NN1 was_VBDZ Edward_NP1 Blake_NP1 and_CC he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ nineteen_MC years_NNT2 old_JJ really_RR grown_JJ21 up_JJ22 !_! 
Besides_II this_DD1 he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ stunningly_RR handsome_JJ ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ the_AT beginning_NN1 of_IO the_AT tennis_NN1 season_NNT1 ._. 
As_II a_AT1 member_NN1 of_IO the_AT school_NN1 team_NN1 Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ expected_VVN to_TO stay_VVI behind_RL after_II school_NN1 to_TO practise_VVI ._. 
One_MC1 afternoon_NNT1 after_II an_AT1 especially_RR long_JJ session_NNT1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ forced_VVN to_TO catch_VVI a_AT1 much_RR later_JJR bus_NN1 home_RL than_CSN usual_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 sprinted_VVD across_II the_AT playground_NN1 ,_, hampered_VVN by_II her_APPGE satchel_NN1 and_CC tennis_NN1 racket_NN1 ,_, just_RR as_CSA the_AT bus_NN1 was_VBDZ about_RPK to_TO pull_VVI away_RL ,_, and_CC leaped_VVD aboard_RL ._. 
The_AT bus_NN1 was_VBDZ full_JJ and_CC the_AT conductor_NN1 grumpy_JJ ._. 
'_GE Hold_VV0 on_RP tight_RR now_RT !_! '_" he_PPHS1 called_VVD ,_, ringing_VVG the_AT bell_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 staggered_VVD down_RP the_AT aisle_NN1 ,_, trying_VVG not_XX to_TO bang_VVI the_AT other_JJ passengers_NN2 with_IW her_APPGE tennis_NN1 racket_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Let_VV0 me_PPIO1 take_NN1 that_CST ,_, '_GE said_VVD a_AT1 male_JJ voice_NN1 and_CC turning_VVG she_PPHS1 found_VVD herself_PPX1 looking_VVG into_II a_AT1 pair_NN of_IO startlingly_RR blue_JJ eyes_NN2 ._. 
'_" There_EX 's_VBZ a_AT1 seat_NN1 here_RL ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 went_VVD on_RP ,_, moving_VVG to_TO let_VVI her_PPHO1 in_RP ._. 
She_PPHS1 sat_VVD down_RP ,_, settling_VVG her_APPGE satchel_NN1 on_II her_APPGE lap_NN1 and_CC stealing_VVG another_DD1 glance_NN1 at_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
Thick_JJ fair_JJ hair_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 wonderful_JJ complexion_NN1 not_XX a_AT1 sign_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 spot_NN1 !_! and_CC those_DD2 blue_JJ eyes_NN2 !_! 
Sally_NP1 felt_VVD a_AT1 little_JJ flush_NN1 of_IO excitement_NN1 creeping_VVG up_RP her_APPGE cheeks_NN2 and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ acutely_RR conscious_JJ of_IO her_APPGE gingham_NN1 uniform_NN1 dress_NN1 and_CC the_AT beret_NN1 which_DDQ school_NN1 rules_NN2 said_VVN must_VM be_VBI worn_VVN at_II all_DB times_NNT2 when_RRQ outside_II the_AT school_NN1 grounds_NN2 ._. 
Failure_NN1 to_TO do_VDI so_RR was_VBDZ punished_VVN by_II being_VBG forced_VVN to_TO wear_VVI the_AT hated_JJ beret_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 whole_JJ day_NNT1 in_II school_NN1 for_IF lessons_NN2 ,_, lunch_NN1 ,_, everything_PN1 ,_, a_AT1 badge_NN1 of_IO shame_NN1 Sally_NP1 had_VHD so_RG far_RR managed_VVN to_TO avoid_VVI ._. 
But_CCB just_RR now_RT she_PPHS1 thought_VVD she_PPHS1 would_VM willingly_RR endure_VVI any_DD punishment_NN1 if_CS only_RR she_PPHS1 dared_VVD take_VVI her_APPGE hat_NN1 off_RP without_IW making_VVG it_PPH1 perfectly_RR obvious_JJ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ making_VVG a_AT1 pass_NN1 at_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY are_VBR n't_XX usually_RR on_II this_DD1 bus_NN1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD and_CC Sally_NP1 felt_VVD her_APPGE cheeks_NN2 grow_VVI hotter_JJR ._. 
Oh_UH please_RR do_VD0 n't_XX let_VVI me_PPIO1 blush_NN1 now_RT !_! she_PPHS1 prayed_VVD ._. 
'_" No_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 'm_VBM late_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 been_VBN playing_VVG tennis_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" That_DD1 explains_VVZ it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 shifted_VVD the_AT racket_NN1 between_II his_APPGE knees_NN2 ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 you_PPY play_VVI a_AT1 lot_NN1 ?_? 
'_" '_" When_RRQ I_PPIS1 can_VM ._. 
'_" '_" Are_VBR you_PPY good_JJ ?_? 
'_" '_" Not_XX bad_JJ ,_, considering_CS the_AT shaky_JJ start_NN1 I_PPIS1 had_VHD ._. 
When_CS I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 first_MD year_NNT1 I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ put_VVN in_RP as_CSA ballboy_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 did_VDD n't_XX know_VVI the_AT rules_NN2 ._. 
I_PPIS1 kept_VVD throwing_VVG the_AT ball_NN1 back_RP to_II the_AT wrong_JJ player_NN1 ._. 
Every_AT1 time_NNT1 I_PPIS1 thought_VVD I_PPIS1 'd_VHD got_VVN the_AT hang_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 the_AT service_NN1 changed_VVD ._. 
And_CC then_RT I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ sent_VVN to_TO retrieve_VVI the_AT balls_NN2 from_II the_AT headmaster_NN1 's_GE garden_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ terrified_VVN of_IO knocking_VVG on_II the_AT door_NN1 of_IO the_AT house_NN1 to_TO ask_VVI permission_NN1 but_CCB I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ even_RR more_RGR terrified_JJ of_IO going_VVG back_RP and_CC making_VVG a_AT1 fool_NN1 of_IO myself_PPX1 because_II21 of_II22 my_APPGE ignorance_NN1 on_II court_NN1 so_CS I_PPIS1 spent_VVD the_AT rest_NN1 of_IO the_AT afternoon_NNT1 skulking_VVG behind_II the_AT sweet_JJ peas_NN2 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 laughed_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD a_AT1 nice_JJ laugh_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 thought_VVD ._. 
They_PPHS2 chattered_VVD until_CS Sally_NP1 realised_VVD the_AT bus_NN1 was_VBDZ pulling_VVG up_RP at_II her_APPGE stop_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 scrambled_VVD to_II her_APPGE feet_NN2 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 get_VV0 off_RP here_RL ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 handed_VVD her_PPHO1 her_APPGE racket_NN1 ._. 
'_" When_RRQ can_VM I_PPIS1 see_VVI you_PPY again_RT ?_? 
'_" '_" Oh_UH !_! 
'_" She_PPHS1 knew_VVD her_APPGE cheeks_NN2 were_VBDR flaming_VVG now_RT ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX know_VVI ..._... 
'_" '_" Are_VBR you_PPY getting_VVG off_RP or_CC not_XX ?_? '_GE the_AT conductor_NN1 yelled_VVD ,_, his_APPGE finger_NN1 on_II the_AT bell_NN1 ._. 
'_" Can_VM you_PPY get_VVI to_II Bath_NP1 ?_? 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM see_VVI you_PPY on_II Saturday_NPD1 half_RR past_II seven_MC at_II the_AT bus_NN1 stop_NN1 ,_, '_GE the_AT boy_NN1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ,_, all_RR21 right_RR22 ..._... 
'_" She_PPHS1 staggered_VVD down_RP the_AT gangway_NN1 ,_, shell-shocked_JJ ,_, and_CC walked_VVD home_RL feeling_VVG as_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ floating_VVG on_II air_NN1 but_CCB as_CSA Saturday_NPD1 approached_VVD the_AT nervousness_NN1 began._NNU she_PPHS1 could_VM get_VVI a_AT1 bus_NN1 to_II Bath_NP1 ,_, but_CCB how_RRQ would_VM she_PPHS1 get_VVI home_RL again_RT ?_? 
Where_RRQ would_VM he_PPHS1 take_VVI her_PPHO1 ?_? 
What_DDQ should_VM she_PPHS1 wear_VVI ?_? 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD n't_XX even_RR know_VVI his_APPGE name_NN1 but_CCB she_PPHS1 did_VDD know_VVI that_CST this_DD1 time_NNT1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ IN_II LOVE_NN1 !_! 
The_AT question_NN1 of_IO what_DDQ to_TO wear_VVI was_VBDZ easily_RR settled_VVN ._. 
Louise_NP1 had_VHD gone_VVN back_RP to_II Nmes_NP2 now_RT but_CCB she_PPHS1 had_VHD left_VVN Sally_NP1 the_AT white_JJ dress_NN1 as_II a_AT1 parting_NN1 gift_NN1 and_CC even_RR without_IW the_AT waspie-waisted_JJ basque_NN1 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ by_RR21 far_RR22 the_AT nicest_JJT thing_NN1 Sally_NP1 owned_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 wore_VVD it_PPH1 with_IW a_AT1 pair_NN of_IO new_JJ white_JJ sandals_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 lacy_JJ white_JJ cardigan_NN1 her_APPGE mother_NN1 had_VHD knitted_VVN for_IF her_PPHO1 ._. 
At_II a_AT1 quarter_NN1 past_II seven_MC she_PPHS1 got_VVD off_II the_AT bus_NN1 in_II Bath_NP1 worrying_JJ that_CST he_PPHS1 might_VM stand_VVI her_PPHO1 up_RP ._. 
But_CCB he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ there_RL waiting_VVG and_CC looked_VVD more_RGR handsome_JJ than_CSN ever_RR in_II a_AT1 grey_JJ suit_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 white_JJ shirt_NN1 ._. 
'_" Would_VM you_PPY like_VVI to_TO go_VVI to_II the_AT dance_NN1 at_II the_AT Regency_NP1 ?_? '_GE lie_NN1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_" Oh_UH yes_UH only_RR I_PPIS1 've_VH0 got_VVN to_TO catch_VVI the_AT last_MD bus_NN1 home_RL and_CC it_PPH1 leaves_VVZ at_II a_AT1 quarter_NN1 to_II eleven_MC ..._... 
'_" '_" Do_VD0 n't_XX worry_VVI ,_, I_PPIS1 'll_VM have_VHI you_PPY on_II it_PPH1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 promised_VVD ._. 
The_AT Regency_NP1 had_VHD once_RR been_VBN a_AT1 Palace_NN1 of_IO Varieties_NN2 ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 bar_NN1 selling_VVG alcoholic_JJ drinks_NN2 and_CC two_MC milk_NN1 bars_NN2 ,_, one_MC1 at_II floor_NN1 level_NN1 ,_, one_PN1 in_II what_DDQ had_VHD once_RR been_VBN the_AT balcony_NN1 ,_, and_CC a_AT1 huge_JJ multi-faceted_JJ glass_NN1 ball_NN1 which_DDQ hung_VVD over_II the_AT dance_NN1 floor_NN1 ._. 
A_AT1 narrow_JJ gallery_NN1 ran_VVD around_II the_AT other_JJ three_MC sides_NN2 of_IO the_AT hall_NN1 from_II which_DDQ it_PPH1 was_VBDZ possible_JJ to_TO watch_VVI the_AT dancers_NN2 or_CC enjoy_VV0 the_AT band_NN1 a_AT1 real_JJ band_NN1 ,_, at_RR21 least_RR22 a_AT1 dozen_NNO musicians_NN2 ,_, all_DB in_II uniform_JJ blazers_NN2 and_CC bow_VV0 ties_NN2 ._. 
Sometimes_RT the_AT big_JJ name_NN1 bands_NN2 came_VVD to_II the_AT Regency_NP1 Kenny_NP1 Ball_NN1 and_CC Ted_NP1 Heath_NN1 ,_, Acker_NP1 Bilk_NP1 and_CC The_AT Temperance_NN1 Seven_MC ,_, but_CCB tonight_RT it_PPH1 was_VBDZ the_AT resident_JJ band_NN1 ._. 
The_AT whole_JJ place_NN1 seemed_VVD to_TO be_VBI throbbing_JJ with_IW the_AT music_NN1 they_PPHS2 made_VVD ._. 
Sally_NP1 left_VVD her_APPGE bag_NN1 in_II the_AT cloakroom_NN1 and_CC met_VVD Edward_NP1 in_II the_AT balcony_NN1 milk_NN1 bar_NN1 where_CS he_PPHS1 had_VHD a_AT1 strawberry_NN1 milk_NN1 shake_NN1 waiting_VVG for_IF her_PPHO1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 sipped_VVD it_PPH1 through_II a_AT1 straw_NN1 looking_VVG around_RP with_IW interest_NN1 ._. 
The_AT place_NN1 had_VHD n't_XX filled_VVN up_RP yet_RR but_CCB she_PPHS1 noticed_VVD that_CST the_AT boys_NN2 were_VBDR congregating_VVG at_II the_AT end_NN1 of_IO the_AT hall_NN1 beneath_II the_AT balcony_NN1 and_CC on_II the_AT left_JJ hand_NN1 side_NN1 while_CS the_AT girls_NN2 were_VBDR spread_VVN between_II the_AT tables_NN2 and_CC chairs_NN2 on_II the_AT opposite_JJ wall_NN1 ,_, chatting_VVG and_CC giggling_VVG and_CC trying_VVG to_TO pretend_VVI they_PPHS2 were_VBDR not_XX waiting_VVG to_TO be_VBI asked_VVN to_TO dance_VVI ._. 
A_AT1 few_DA2 girls_NN2 were_VBDR dancing_VVG together_RL as_CSA they_PPHS2 did_VDD at_II the_AT youth_NN1 club_NN1 hops_NN2 and_CC the_AT dancing_NN1 was_VBDZ of_IO the_AT proper_JJ '_GE ballroom_NN1 variety_NN1 '_GE waltzes_NN2 ,_, quicksteps_NN2 and_CC foxtrots_NN2 ._. 
When_CS Edward_NP1 suggested_VVD they_PPHS2 dance_VV0 Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ grateful_JJ for_IF the_AT lessons_NN2 she_PPHS1 had_VHD endured_VVN in_II the_AT school_NN1 gymnasium_NN1 with_IW Miss_NNB Smart_NP1 the_AT games_NN2 teacher_NN1 yelling_NN1 '_GE slow_JJ ,_, slow_JJ ,_, quick_JJ quick_JJ ,_, slow_JJ '_GE in_II time_NNT1 to_II the_AT music_NN1 ._. 
Edward_NP1 danced_VVD well_RR ,_, guiding_JJ her_PPHO1 with_IW confidence_NN1 ,_, and_CC soon_RR he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ holding_VVG her_PPHO1 very_RG close_JJ ._. 
Unlike_II Pete_NP1 he_PPHS1 smelled_VVD nice_JJ Sally_NP1 thought_VVD it_PPH1 was_VBDZ Old_JJ Spice_NN1 and_CC when_RRQ he_PPHS1 pressed_VVD his_APPGE hips_NN2 against_II hers_PPGE she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ excited_VVN by_II the_AT sensations_NN2 it_PPH1 aroused_VVD ,_, not_XX revolted_JJ as_CSA she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN with_IW the_AT Teddy_NP1 Boy_NN1 at_II the_AT youth_NN1 club_NN1 dance_NN1 ._. 
Over_II his_APPGE shoulder_NN1 she_PPHS1 glanced_VVD at_II the_AT clock_NN1 over_II the_AT door_NN1 the_AT hands_NN2 seemed_VVD to_TO be_VBI moving_VVG very_RG fast_JJ and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ reluctant_JJ to_TO say_VVI it_PPH1 was_VBDZ time_NNT1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ going_VVG ._. 
At_RR21 last_RR22 she_PPHS1 could_VM postpone_VVI it_PPH1 no_RR21 longer_RR22 she_PPHS1 had_VHD just_RR ten_MC minutes_NNT2 to_TO get_VVI to_II her_APPGE bus_NN1 !_! 
She_PPHS1 collected_VVD her_APPGE bag_NN1 and_CC hand_NN1 in_II hand_NN1 they_PPHS2 ran_VVD all_DB the_AT way_NN1 just_RR in_II time_NNT1 to_TO see_VVI the_AT bus_NN1 disappearing_VVG along_II the_AT road_NN1 ._. 
'_" Whatever_DDQV will_VM I_PPIS1 do_VDI ?_? 
Mum_NN1 will_VM kill_VVI me_PPIO1 !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 wailed_VVD ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 n't_XX worry_VVI ,_, I_PPIS1 'll_VM get_VVI you_PPY a_AT1 taxi_NN1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 promised_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 'd_VM never_RR ask_VVI her_PPHO1 out_RP again_RT now_RT ,_, Sally_NP1 thought_VVD gloomily_RR ._. 
But_CCB as_CSA they_PPHS2 walked_VVD to_II the_AT taxi_NN1 rank_NN1 he_PPHS1 said_VVD :_: '_" Could_VM you_PPY get_VVI into_II Bath_NP1 in_II the_AT week_NNT1 ?_? 
We_PPIS2 could_VM go_VVI to_II the_AT pictures_NN2 ,_, '_GE and_CC she_PPHS1 agreed_VVD happily_RR ._. 
Edward_NP1 paid_VVD the_AT taxi_NN1 driver_NN1 in_II advance_NN1 and_CC all_DB the_AT way_NN1 home_RL she_PPHS1 sat_VVD in_II a_AT1 happy_JJ daze_NN1 ._. 
The_AT curtains_NN2 twitched_VVD as_II the_AT taxi_NN1 pulled_VVD up_RP outside_II her_APPGE house_NN1 and_CC her_APPGE mother_NN1 was_VBDZ in_II the_AT doorway_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ on_II earth_NN1 are_VBR you_PPY doing_VDG coming_NN1 home_RL in_II a_AT1 taxi_NN1 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Edward_NP1 got_VVD it_PPH1 for_IF me_PPIO1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Edward_NP1 is_VBZ it_PPH1 ?_? 
Well_RR all_DB I_PPIS1 can_VM say_VVI is_VBZ he_PPHS1 must_VM have_VHI money_NN1 to_TO burn_VVI !_! 
'_" '_" He_PPHS1 just_RR wanted_VVN to_TO make_VVI sure_JJ I_PPIS1 got_VVD home_RL safely_RR ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD smugly_RR ._. 
For_IF the_AT first_MD time_NNT1 in_II her_APPGE life_NN1 she_PPHS1 felt_VVD she_PPHS1 had_VHD outdone_VVN Paula_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS had_VHD never_RR ,_, ever_RR ,_, arrived_VVD home_RL in_II a_AT1 taxi_NN1 !_! 
That_DD1 summer_NNT1 was_VBDZ the_AT most_RGT exciting_JJ Sally_NP1 had_VHD ever_RR known_VVN ._. 
Twice_RR weekly_JJ she_PPHS1 went_VVD to_II Bath_NP1 to_TO meet_VVI Edward_NP1 ,_, though_CS ever_RR afterwards_RT he_PPHS1 made_VVD sure_JJ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ on_II the_AT last_MD bus_NN1 home_RL ._. 
Sometimes_RT they_PPHS2 went_VVD to_II the_AT cinema_NN1 ,_, sometimes_RT they_PPHS2 sat_VVD in_II coffee_NN1 bars_NN2 holding_VVG hands_NN2 across_II the_AT table_NN1 ,_, sometimes_RT they_PPHS2 walked_VVD in_II the_AT park_NN1 ,_, and_CC on_II Saturdays_NPD2 they_PPHS2 almost_RR always_RR went_VVD to_II the_AT dance_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 lived_VVD in_II a_AT1 happy_JJ whirl_NN1 marred_VVD only_RR by_II worrying_VVG about_II how_RGQ far_RR she_PPHS1 should_VM go_VVI ._. 
After_CS the_AT first_MD few_DA2 dates_NN2 when_RRQ he_PPHS1 had_VHD kissed_VVN and_CC cuddled_VVN her_PPHO1 and_CC only_RR touched_VVD her_APPGE breasts_NN2 through_II her_APPGE blouse_NN1 ,_, he_PPHS1 had_VHD started_VVN slipping_VVG his_APPGE hand_NN1 inside_RL ._. 
Although_CS she_PPHS1 felt_VVD a_RR21 little_RR22 guilty_JJ about_II letting_VVG him_PPHO1 do_VDI it_PPH1 Sally_NP1 found_VVD she_PPHS1 quite_RR liked_VVD the_AT feel_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE fingers_NN2 stroking_VVG her_APPGE flesh_NN1 and_CC teasing_VVG her_APPGE nipples_NN2 but_CCB when_RRQ he_PPHS1 tried_VVD to_TO put_VVI his_APPGE hand_NN1 up_RP her_APPGE skirt_NN1 beneath_II her_APPGE scratchy_JJ petticoats_NN2 she_PPHS1 tried_VVD to_TO stop_VVI him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 n't_XX ,_, please_RR ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 begged_VVD ,_, grabbing_VVG his_APPGE hand_NN1 ._. 
'_" Why_RRQ ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 asked_VVD ,_, creeping_VVG up_RP further_RRR ._. 
'_GE Because_CS ._. 
'_GE But_CCB he_PPHS1 refused_VVD to_TO take_VVI no_UH for_IF an_AT1 answer_NN1 and_CC after_II a_AT1 few_DA2 unseemly_RR tussles_VVZ Sally_NP1 decided_VVD it_PPH1 was_VBDZ easier_JJR to_TO give_VVI in_RP and_CC let_VVI him_PPHO1 explore_VV0 inside_II the_AT leg_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE panties_NN2 ._. 
At_RR21 first_RR22 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ n't_XX too_RG bad_JJ but_CCB soon_RR his_APPGE finger_NN1 was_VBDZ prodding_VVG right_RR inside_II her_PPHO1 and_CC that_CST hurt_VV0 ,_, a_AT1 sharp_JJ ,_, squeaky_JJ sort_NN1 of_IO pain_NN1 like_II someone_PN1 drawing_VVG a_AT1 fingernail_NN1 across_II a_AT1 sheet_NN1 of_IO plastic_NN1 ._. 
As_CSA he_PPHS1 prodded_VVD around_RP all_DB the_AT dreamy_JJ romantic_JJ feelings_NN2 she_PPHS1 experienced_VVD when_RRQ he_PPHS1 kissed_VVD her_PPHO1 disappeared_VVD and_CC all_DB she_PPHS1 could_VM think_VVI of_IO was_VBDZ when_RRQ would_VM he_PPHS1 stop_VVI ,_, and_CC could_VM n't_XX he_PPHS1 please_RR just_RR hold_VVI her_PPHO1 again_RT ,_, very_RG close_JJ ,_, with_IW the_AT firm_JJ bulge_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE body_NN1 against_II her_PPHO1 ,_, far_RG more_RGR erotic_JJ through_II several_DA2 layers_NN2 of_IO clothes_NN2 than_CSN his_APPGE scratching_NN1 ,_, poking_VVG finger_NN1 ._. 
The_AT next_MD thing_NN1 was_VBDZ that_CST he_PPHS1 wanted_VVD her_PPHO1 to_TO hold_VVI the_AT bulge_NN1 ._. 
The_AT first_MD time_NNT1 was_VBDZ in_II the_AT cinema_NN1 ._. 
In_II the_AT darkness_NN1 ,_, under_II cover_NN1 of_IO which_DDQ they_PPHS2 had_VHD been_VBN kissing_VVG cuddling_VVG so_RG much_RR (_( with_IW his_APPGE hand_NN1 inside_II her_APPGE blouse_NN1 )_) that_CST she_PPHS1 had_VHD not_XX the_AT first_MD idea_NN1 what_DDQ the_AT film_NN1 was_VBDZ about_RP ,_, he_PPHS1 took_VVD her_APPGE hand_NN1 and_CC guided_VVD it_PPH1 down_RP to_II his_APPGE lap_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 almost_RR jumped_VVD as_CSA she_PPHS1 encountered_VVD the_AT rigid_JJ roll_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 took_VVD her_APPGE hand_NN1 away_RL ,_, but_CCB Edward_NP1 only_RR replaced_VVN it_PPH1 ._. 
What_DDQ was_VBDZ she_PPHS1 supposed_JJ to_TO do_VDI ?_? 
Taking_VVG a_AT1 deep_JJ breath_NN1 she_PPHS1 gripped_VVD the_AT roll_NN1 and_CC held_VVN onto_II it_PPH1 ,_, not_XX moving_VVG ._. 
She_PPHS1 simply_RR could_VM n't_XX bring_VVI herself_PPX1 to_TO stroke_VVI or_CC rub_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
But_CCB Edward_NP1 seemed_VVD satisfied_JJ ._. 
He_PPHS1 kissed_VVD her_PPHO1 fervently_RR and_CC they_PPHS2 stayed_VVD that_DD1 way_NN1 until_CS the_AT lights_NN2 went_VVD up_RP and_CC the_AT usherettes_NN2 began_VVD moving_VVG down_RP the_AT aisles_NN2 with_IW their_APPGE trays_NN2 of_IO icecream_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 sat_VVD with_IW her_APPGE hands_NN2 folded_VVN in_II her_APPGE lap_NN1 ,_, squinting_VVG down_RP to_TO make_VVI sure_JJ her_APPGE blouse_NN1 was_VBDZ done_VDN up_II properly_RR and_CC embarrassed_JJ to_TO meet_VVI Edward_NP1 's_GE eyes_NN2 ._. 
Presumably_RR everybody_PN1 else_RR in_II the_AT world_NN1 did_VDD it_PPH1 she_PPHS1 thought_VVD ._. 
But_CCB remembering_VVG still_RR made_VVD her_APPGE blush_NN1 all_RR over_RP ._. 
One_MC1 thing_NN1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ quite_RG certain_JJ of_IO she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ in_II love_NN1 with_IW Edward_NP1 and_CC that_CST meant_VVD she_PPHS1 would_VM have_VHI to_TO continue_VVI to_TO let_VVI him_PPHO1 or_CC he_PPHS1 would_VM find_VVI someone_PN1 else_RR who_PNQS would_VM ._. 
Boys_NN2 were_VBDR like_II that_CST the_AT girls_NN2 at_II school_NN1 said_VVD so_RR ._. 
The_AT trouble_NN1 was_VBDZ that_CST if_CS you_PPY permitted_VVD intimacy_NN1 you_PPY would_VM be_VBI thought_VVN of_IO as_58 '_GE cheap_JJ '_GE and_CC perhaps_RR be_VBI talked_VVN about_II as_II the_AT girls_NN2 at_II the_AT dance_NN1 had_VHD talked_VVN about_II Paula_NP1 ,_, only_RR by_II the_AT boys_NN2 ,_, which_DDQ was_VBDZ worse_JJR ,_, but_CCB if_CS you_PPY did_VDD n't_XX no_AT boy_NN1 would_VM be_VBI prepared_VVN to_TO bother_VVI with_IW you_PPY for_RR21 long_RR22 ._. 
The_AT dilemma_NN1 threatened_VVD to_TO spoil_VVI Sally_NP1 's_GE happiness_NN1 but_CCB one_MC1 thing_NN1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ certain_JJ of_IO whatever_DDQV it_PPH1 took_VVD she_PPHS1 would_VM do_VDI it_PPH1 because_CS she_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX bear_VVI to_TO lose_VVI him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 ,_, I_PPIS1 want_VV0 you_PPY to_TO do_VDI something_PN1 for_IF me_PPIO1 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
Her_APPGE voice_NN1 had_VHD that_DD1 familiar_JJ note_NN1 that_CST was_VBDZ halfway_RR between_II wheedling_JJ and_CC autocracy_NN1 and_CC Sally_NP1 's_GE heart_NN1 sank_VVD ._. 
When_CS Paula_NP1 used_VVD that_CST tone_VV0 it_PPH1 usually_RR meant_VVN trouble_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ,_, rather_RG aggressively_RR ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 gave_VVD her_PPHO1 a_AT1 hurt_JJ glare_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX very_RG often_RR ask_VV0 you_PPY to_TO do_VDI anything_PN1 for_IF me_PPIO1 and_CC I_PPIS1 did_VDD lend_VVI you_PPY my_APPGE ear-rings_NN2 when_CS you_PPY went_VVD out_RP with_IW that_DD1 Edward_NP1 last_MD week_NNT1 ._. 
'_" '_" All_RR21 right_RR22 what_DDQ is_VBZ it_PPH1 you_PPY want_VV0 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Help_VV0 me_PPIO1 get_VVI out_II21 of_II22 going_VVG to_II Gran_NN1 's_VBZ on_II Sunday_NPD1 ._. 
'_GE Once_RR a_AT1 fortnight_NNT1 on_II a_AT1 Sunday_NPD1 afternoon_NNT1 the_AT girls_NN2 went_VVD to_II tea_NN1 with_IW Gran_NN1 Bristow_NN1 in_II the_AT little_JJ house_NN1 that_CST had_VHD once_RR been_VBN their_APPGE home_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 quite_RR enjoyed_VVD the_AT visits_NN2 but_CCB Paula_NP1 had_VHD no_AT patience_NN1 for_IF making_VVG conversation_NN1 with_IW Gran_NN1 ,_, who_PNQS tended_VVD to_TO have_VHI very_RG old-fashioned_JJ ,_, dyed-in-the-wool_JJ ideas_NN2 and_CC was_VBDZ easily_RR shocked_VVN ,_, and_CC she_PPHS1 hated_VVD having_VHG to_TO eat_VVI her_APPGE way_NN1 through_II the_AT ham_NN1 salad_NN1 and_CC bread_NN1 and_CC butter_NN1 ,_, Victoria_NP1 sponge_NN1 and_CC tinned_JJ fruit_NN and_CC cream_NN1 which_DDQ Gran_NN1 not_XX only_RR laid_VVN on_RP but_CCB also_RR piled_VVN high_JJ on_II her_APPGE plate_NN1 because_CS she_PPHS1 thought_VVD Paula_NP1 much_RR too_RG thin_JJ ._. 
'_" Oh_UH Paula_NP1 !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 scolded_VVD ._. 
'_" You_PPY know_VV0 how_RRQ Gran_NN1 looks_VVZ forward_RL to_II seeing_VVG us_PPIO2 ._. 
And_CC Mum_NN1 and_CC Dad_NN1 are_VBR going_VVG off_RP on_II holiday_NN1 on_II Saturday_NPD1 ,_, so_CS they_PPHS2 wo_VM n't_XX be_VBI popping_VVG in_RP to_TO visit_VVI for_IF a_AT1 couple_NN1 of_IO weeks_NNT2 ._. 
'_" '_GE Exactly_RR ._. 
That_DD1 's_VBZ why_RRQ you_PPY can_VM tell_VVI Gran_NN1 a_AT1 white_JJ lie_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 wo_VM n't_XX know_VVI any_DD different_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" What_DDQ sort_RR21 of_RR22 a_AT1 white_JJ lie_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 's_GE face_NN1 took_VVD on_RP a_AT1 vixenish_JJ wickedness_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 did_VDD think_VVI you_PPY could_VM say_VVI I_PPIS1 had_VHD a_AT1 cold_JJ because_CS you_PPY know_VV0 how_RGQ frightened_JJ Gran_NN1 is_VBZ of_IO catching_VVG colds_NN2 ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 's_VBZ a_RR21 bit_RR22 boring_JJ and_CC it_PPH1 is_VBZ the_AT middle_NN1 of_IO summer_NNT1 ._. 
So_RR tell_VV0 her_PPHO1 I_PPIS1 broke_VVD the_AT heel_NN1 on_II my_APPGE shoe_NN1 as_CSA we_PPIS2 were_VBDR walking_VVG over_RP ._. 
'_" '_" Wo_VM n't_XX she_PPHS1 expect_VVI you_PPY to_TO come_VVI over_RG once_RR you_PPY 've_VH0 been_VBN home_RL and_CC changed_VVD your_APPGE shoes_NN2 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 asked_VVD reasonably_RR ._. 
'_" You_PPY can_VM say_VVI I_PPIS1 twisted_VVD my_APPGE ankle_NN1 when_CS the_AT heel_NN1 broke_VVD ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 improvised_VVD ._. 
'_GE But_CCB why_RRQ do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY want_VVI to_TO go_VVI to_II Gran_NN1 's_GE ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ a_AT1 drag_VV0 ._. 
All_DB my_APPGE friends_NN2 will_VM be_VBI at_II the_AT coffee_NN1 bar_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX telling_VVG lies_NN2 for_IF you_PPY just_RR because_CS you_PPY want_VV0 to_TO go_VVI to_II the_AT coffee_NN1 bar_NN1 ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 objected_VVD ._. 
'_GE In_II fact_NN1 I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX like_VVI telling_VVG lies_NN2 for_IF you_PPY full_JJ stop_NN1 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY do_VD0 n't_XX want_VVI to_TO go_VVI you_PPY 'll_VM just_RR have_VHI to_TO say_VVI so_RR ._. 
'_" '_GE Well_NN1 ,_, if_CS you_PPY 're_VBR going_VVGK to_TO be_VBI like_II that_DD1 ..._... 
'_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD slyly_RR ,_, '_" I_PPIS1 might_VM just_RR tell_VVI Mum_NN1 what_DDQ you_PPY and_CC Edward_NP1 get_VV0 up_II21 to_II22 in_II the_AT pictures_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_" What_DDQ do_VD0 you_PPY mean_VVI ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 demanded_VVD ,_, but_CCB a_AT1 scarlet_JJ flush_NN1 was_VBDZ creeping_VVG up_RP her_APPGE neck_NN1 at_II an_AT1 alarming_JJ rate_NN1 and_CC flooding_VVG her_APPGE cheeks_NN2 ._. 
Paula_NP1 smiled_VVD ,_, enjoying_VVG her_APPGE sister_NN1 's_GE discomfort_NN1 and_CC the_AT feeling_NN1 of_IO power_NN1 it_PPH1 gave_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE As_CS21 if_CS22 you_PPY did_VDD n't_XX know_VVI !_! 
But_CCB if_CS you_PPY really_RR want_VV0 me_PPIO1 to_TO go_VVI into_II details_NN2 Valerie_NP1 Mitchell_NP1 was_VBDZ sitting_VVG not_XX far_RR from_II you_PPY last_MD week_NNT1 ._. 
And_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ pretty_RG shocked_JJ ,_, I_PPIS1 can_VM tell_VVI you_PPY ._. 
'_GE Valerie_NP1 Mitchell_NP1 lived_VVD in_II the_AT next_MD road_NN1 and_CC travelled_VVD to_TO work_VVI on_II the_AT same_DA bus_NN1 as_CSA Paula_NP1 ._. 
What_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD actually_RR said_VVN was_VBDZ :_: '_" Your_APPGE little_JJ sister_NN1 has_VHZ grown_VVN up_RP ,_, has_VHZ n't_XX she_PPHS1 ?_? 
Well_RR ,_, enough_RR to_TO have_VHI a_AT1 good_JJ time_NNT1 in_II the_AT back_NN1 row_NN1 at_II the_AT pictures_NN2 anyway_RR ,_, '_GE and_CC she_PPHS1 had_VHD certainly_RR not_XX elaborated_VVN ._. 
But_CCB Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ not_XX to_TO know_VVI that_DD1 and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ mortified_VVN ._. 
Oh_UH God_NP1 ,_, if_CS Valerie_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN shocked_VVN perhaps_RR she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ going_VVG too_RG far_RR !_! 
And_CC if_CS Paula_NP1 should_VM tell_VVI her_APPGE mother_NN1 she_PPHS1 thought_VVD she_PPHS1 would_VM die_VVI of_IO shame_NN1 !_! 
'_" I_PPIS1 should_VM n't_XX think_VVI Mum_NN1 would_VM let_VVI you_PPY go_VVI out_RP with_IW Edward_NP1 again_RT if_CS she_PPHS1 knew_VVD what_DDQ you_PPY get_VV0 up_II21 to_II22 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD carelessly_RR ._. 
'_GE But_CCB of_RR21 course_RR22 if_CS you_PPY tell_VV0 Gran_NN1 about_II my_APPGE broken_JJ shoe_NN1 on_II Sunday_NPD1 there_RL really_RR wo_VM n't_XX be_VBI any_DD need_NN1 for_IF her_PPHO1 to_TO know_VVI ._. 
'_" '_" Sometimes_RT I_PPIS1 hate_VV0 you_PPY ,_, Paula_NP1 ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" Sometimes_RT I_PPIS1 wish_VV0 you_PPY were_VBDR n't_XX my_APPGE sister_NN1 ._. 
You_PPY really_RR are_VBR n't_XX very_RG nice_JJ at_RR21 all_RR22 ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 shrugged_VVD ,_, looking_VVG very_RG smug_JJ ._. 
'_" Who_PNQS cares_VVZ about_II being_VBG nice_JJ ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_GE Getting_VVG what_DDQ you_PPY want_VV0 is_VBZ much_RR more_RGR important_JJ ._. 
And_CC I_PPIS1 am_VBM going_VVGK to_TO get_VVI what_DDQ I_PPIS1 want_VV0 ,_, are_VBR n't_XX I_PPIS1 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 nodded_VVD ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD in_II a_AT1 small_JJ ,_, ashamed_JJ voice_NN1 ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 you_PPY are_VBR ._. 
You_PPY always_RR do_VD0 ._. 
'_GE In_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 all_DB the_AT worrying_JJ about_II it_PPH1 the_AT next_MD stage_NN1 with_IW Edward_NP1 still_RR took_VVD Sally_NP1 by_II surprise_NN1 when_CS it_PPH1 actually_RR happened_VVD ._. 
They_PPHS2 were_VBDR in_II a_AT1 dark_JJ corner_NN1 behind_II the_AT bandstand_NN1 in_II the_AT park_NN1 and_CC had_VHD quickly_RR gone_VVN through_II all_DB the_AT other_JJ stages_NN2 ,_, including_II the_AT one_MC1 Sally_NP1 liked_VVD best_RRT ,_, kissing_VVG and_CC pressing_VVG the_AT lower_JJR half_NN1 of_IO their_APPGE bodies_NN2 close_VV0 together_RL as_CS21 if_CS22 they_PPHS2 were_VBDR dancing_VVG ._. 
Tonight_RT her_APPGE skirt_NN1 was_VBDZ rucked_VVN up_RP almost_RR to_II her_APPGE waist_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 found_VVD this_DD1 was_VBDZ even_RR better_RRR than_CSN usual_JJ because_CS the_AT bulge_NN1 fitted_VVN neatly_RR between_II her_APPGE thighs_NN2 and_CC touched_VVN even_RR deeper_JJR chords_NN2 of_IO excitement_NN1 ._. 
So_RR ecstatic_JJ was_VBDZ she_PPHS1 that_CST she_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX notice_VVI Edward_NP1 fumbling_VVG with_IW his_APPGE clothes_NN2 until_CS she_PPHS1 became_VVD aware_JJ of_IO moist_JJ clingy_JJ flesh_NN1 ,_, thrusting_JJ and_CC rubbing_VVG ._. 
Her_APPGE heart_NN1 came_VVD into_II her_APPGE mouth_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 great_JJ choking_JJ leap_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Edward_NP1 stop_VV0 it_PPH1 !_! '_" she_PPHS1 gasped_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX seem_VVI to_TO hear_VVI her_PPHO1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ rocking_VVG and_CC moaning_VVG ,_, his_APPGE breathing_NN1 heavy_JJ and_CC catchy_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Edward_NP1 !_! '_" she_PPHS1 protested_VVD ,_, wriggling_VVG ._. 
She_PPHS1 could_VM feel_VVI the_AT tip_NN1 probing_VVG up_RP the_AT leg_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE panties_NN2 and_CC she_PPHS1 knew_VVD it_PPH1 should_VM not_XX be_VBI there_RL ._. 
This_DD1 was_VBDZ not_XX just_RR embarrassing_JJ ,_, it_PPH1 was_VBDZ downright_RR dangerous_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 put_VVD her_APPGE hand_NN1 down_RP to_TO push_VVI him_PPHO1 away_RL and_CC he_PPHS1 grabbed_VVD it_PPH1 ,_, squeezing_VVG it_PPH1 around_II the_AT erect_JJ penis_NN1 and_CC forcing_VVG her_PPHO1 to_TO rub_VVI it_PPH1 up_RP and_CC down_RP ._. 
As_CSA she_PPHS1 felt_VVD the_AT muscular_JJ ridges_NN2 pulsing_VVG and_CC throbbing_JJ she_PPHS1 almost_RR sobbed_VVD aloud_RR from_II a_AT1 mixture_NN1 of_IO fear_NN1 ,_, curiosity_NN1 and_CC excitement_NN1 ,_, but_CCB at_RR21 least_RR22 the_AT thing_NN1 was_VBDZ no_RR21 longer_RR22 between_II her_APPGE legs_NN2 ._. 
Then_RT she_PPHS1 felt_VVD it_PPH1 jerk_VVI violently_RR and_CC Edward_NP1 shuddered_VVD and_CC bit_VVD her_APPGE neck_NN1 as_CSA warm_JJ sticky_JJ fluid_NN1 spurted_VVD into_II her_APPGE hand_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 stood_VVD quite_RG still_RR not_XX knowing_VVG what_DDQ to_TO do_VDI and_CC after_II a_AT1 moment_NN1 he_PPHS1 pulled_VVD away_RL ,_, reached_VVN into_II his_APPGE pocket_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 handkerchief_NN1 and_CC wiped_VVD himself_PPX1 ,_, his_APPGE hand_NN1 and_CC hers_PPGE ._. 
Then_RT he_PPHS1 threw_VVD his_APPGE handkerchief_NN1 into_II a_AT1 bush_NN1 ._. 
'_" Ca_VM n't_XX take_VVI that_DD1 home_NN1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD with_IW a_AT1 shaky_JJ laugh_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 felt_VVD shaky_JJ too_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 wriggled_VVD her_APPGE skirt_NN1 down_RP over_II her_APPGE thighs_NN2 and_CC when_RRQ she_PPHS1 risked_VVD a_AT1 look_NN1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ relieved_VVN to_TO discover_VVI Edward_NP1 had_VHD done_VDN his_APPGE trousers_NN2 up_RP again_RT ._. 
Suddenly_RR she_PPHS1 longed_VVD to_TO have_VHI him_PPHO1 kiss_VV0 her_PPHO1 again_RT and_CC hold_VV0 her_APPGE close_JJ ._. 
That_DD1 would_VM somehow_RR make_VVI everything_PN1 all_RR21 right_RR22 ._. 
But_CCB he_PPHS1 no_RR21 longer_RR22 seemed_VVD interested_JJ ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ time_NNT1 for_IF your_APPGE bus_NN1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
Inexplicably_NP1 Sally_NP1 felt_VVD like_II crying_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 held_VVD her_APPGE hand_NN1 as_CSA they_PPHS2 walked_VVD through_II the_AT streets_NN2 but_CCB Sally_NP1 could_VM not_XX feel_VVI any_DD of_IO the_AT warmth_NN1 she_PPHS1 so_RR desperately_RR needed_VVN ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 clear_JJ night_NNT1 and_CC there_EX was_VBDZ an_AT1 enormous_JJ moon_NN1 which_DDQ was_VBDZ reflected_VVN in_II the_AT dark_JJ waters_NN2 of_IO the_AT river_NN1 Avon_NP1 it_PPH1 should_VM be_VBI so_RG romantic_JJ ,_, Sally_NP1 thought_VVD ,_, but_CCB somehow_RR it_PPH1 was_VBDZ n't_XX ._. 
She_PPHS1 felt_VVD sadder_JJR than_CSN ever_RR ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'll_VM see_VVI you_PPY on_II Saturday_NPD1 ,_, same_DA time_NNT1 ,_, same_DA place_NN1 ,_, '_GE Edward_NP1 said_VVD giving_VVG her_PPHO1 a_AT1 quick_JJ peck_NN1 and_CC pushing_VVG her_PPHO1 up_II the_AT steps_NN2 of_IO the_AT bus_NN1 ._. 
On_II the_AT way_NN1 home_NN1 Sally_NP1 could_VM feel_VVI people_NN looking_VVG at_II her_PPHO1 and_CC wondered_VVD why_RRQ ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ only_RR when_CS she_PPHS1 got_VVD home_RL and_CC looked_VVN in_II the_AT hall_NN1 mirror_NN1 that_CST she_PPHS1 saw_VVD the_AT enormous_JJ dark_JJ red_JJ love_NN1 bite_NN1 on_II her_APPGE neck_NN1 ._. 
Quickly_RR she_PPHS1 covered_VVD the_AT bruise_NN1 with_IW her_APPGE collar_NN1 ._. 
Heaven_NN1 knew_VVD how_RRQ she_PPHS1 would_VM conceal_VVI it_PPH1 at_II school_NN1 tomorrow_RT ,_, especially_RR as_CSA she_PPHS1 had_VHD games_NN2 ._. 
Perhaps_RR face_VV0 powder_NN1 or_CC foundation_NN1 ?_? 
Sally_NP1 felt_VVD even_RR more_RGR like_JJ crying_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 loved_VVD Edward_NP1 ._. 
But_CCB why_RRQ did_VDD it_PPH1 all_DB have_VHI to_TO be_VBI so_RG messy_JJ and_CC complicated_JJ ?_? 
Why_RRQ did_VDD it_PPH1 have_VHI to_TO make_VVI her_PPHO1 feel_VV0 so_RG horrid_JJ and_CC ashamed_JJ ?_? 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ still_RR looking_VVG in_II the_AT mirror_NN1 making_VVG sure_JJ there_EX were_VBDR no_AT other_JJ tell-tale_JJ signs_NN2 of_IO the_AT evening_NNT1 's_GE activities_NN2 when_RRQ the_AT living-room_JJ door_NN1 was_VBDZ thrown_VVN open_JJ and_CC her_APPGE mother_NN1 ,_, looking_VVG very_RG stern_JJ ,_, appeared_VVD ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 come_VV0 in_II here_RL this_DD1 minute_NNT1 !_! '_" she_PPHS1 ordered_VVD ._. 
Sally_NP1 quaked_VVD inwardly_RR ._. 
Oh_UH God_NP1 ,_, she_PPHS1 must_VM have_VHI been_VBN found_VVN out_RP !_! 
But_CCB who_PNQS could_VM have_VHI seen_VVN her_PPHO1 in_II the_AT park_NN1 and_CC reported_VVN back_RP this_DD1 quickly_RR ?_? 
Nervously_RR smoothing_VVG her_APPGE skirt_NN1 and_CC praying_VVG there_EX were_VBDR no_AT stains_NN2 she_PPHS1 had_VHD missed_VVN ,_, she_PPHS1 went_VVD along_II the_AT hall_NN1 and_CC into_II the_AT living_NN1 room_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 knew_VVD at_RR21 once_RR22 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ serious_JJ because_CS her_APPGE father_NN1 was_VBDZ still_RR up_RP ._. 
Having_VHG to_TO get_VVI up_RP very_RG early_RR in_II the_AT mornings_NNT2 he_PPHS1 tended_VVD to_TO be_VBI in_II bed_NN1 by_II the_AT time_NNT1 she_PPHS1 arrived_VVD home_RL on_II the_AT last_MD bus_NN1 from_II Bath_NP1 ._. 
But_CCB here_RL he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ ,_, still_RR sitting_VVG in_II his_APPGE chair_NN1 (_( and_CC looking_VVG as_CS21 though_CS22 he_PPHS1 wished_VVD he_PPHS1 were_VBDR n't_XX )_) whilst_CS her_APPGE mother_NN1 stood_VVD on_II the_AT hearth-rug_NN1 ,_, arms_NN2 folded_VVN and_CC wearing_VVG a_AT1 furious_JJ expression_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 began_VVD to_TO tremble_VVI in_II earnest_JJ ._. 
'_GE Well_NN1 ,_, madam_NN1 !_! '_" her_APPGE mother_NN1 demanded_VVD ._. 
'_" What_DDQ I_PPIS1 would_VM like_VVI to_TO know_VVI is_VBZ why_RRQ you_PPY saw_VVD fit_JJ to_TO tell_VVI barefaced_JJ lies_NN2 to_II your_APPGE grandmother_NN1 while_CS your_APPGE Dad_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 were_VBDR on_II holiday_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ so_RG surprised_JJ she_PPHS1 could_VM only_RR stare_VVI ._. 
'_GE And_CC what_DDQ a_AT1 stupid_JJ lie_NN1 too_RR !_! 
'_GE Grace_NN1 went_VVD on_RP furiously_RR ._. 
'_GE Saying_NN1 she_PPHS1 'd_VHD broken_VVN the_AT heel_NN1 on_II her_APPGE shoe_NN1 !_! 
The_AT minute_NNT1 your_APPGE gran_NN1 told_VVD me_PPIO1 about_II it_PPH1 I_PPIS1 knew_VVD it_PPH1 was_VBDZ n't_XX true_JJ and_CC so_RR did_VDD she_PPHS1 ,_, or_CC suspected_VVD as_RG much_DA1 ,_, anyway_RR ._. 
Why_RRQ did_VDD you_PPY do_VDI it_PPH1 ,_, Sally_NP1 ?_? 
You_PPY know_VV0 I_PPIS1 wo_VM n't_XX have_VHI you_PPY telling_VVG lies_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_" I_ZZ1 ..._... well_RR ,_, Paula_NP1 told_VVD me_PPIO1 to_TO ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD miserably_RR ._. 
'_" Oh_UH yes_UH ,_, made_VVD up_RP a_AT1 story_NN1 like_VV0 that_CST that_DD1 she_PPHS1 'd_VM have_VHI known_VVN her_APPGE gran_NN1 would_VM see_VVI through_RP ..._... 
I_PPIS1 can_VM believe_VVI that_DD1 ._. 
'_" '_" She_PPHS1 did_VDD ._. 
She_PPHS1 told_VVD me_PPIO1 to_TO say_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 've_VH0 already_RR talked_VVN to_II Paula_NP1 about_II this_DD1 ,_, '_GE Grace_NP1 said_VVD sternly_RR ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 tells_VVZ me_PPIO1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ n't_XX feeling_VVG well_RR ._. 
That_DD1 was_VBDZ what_DDQ you_PPY were_VBDR supposed_JJ to_TO tell_VVI your_APPGE gran_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" No_UH ._. 
'_" '_" Do_VD0 n't_XX lie_VVI again_RT ,_, Sally_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 suppose_VV0 you_PPY thought_VVD you_PPY 'd_VM paint_VVI Paula_NP1 in_II a_AT1 bad_JJ light_NN1 and_CC make_VV0 it_PPH1 seem_VVI as_CS21 though_CS22 she_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX be_VBI bothered_VVN to_TO go_VVI ._. 
Well_RR ,_, I_PPIS1 'm_VBM ashamed_JJ of_IO you_PPY ,_, I_PPIS1 am_VBM really_RR ._. 
No_UH !_! '_" she_PPHS1 wagged_VVD a_AT1 finger_NN1 to_TO silence_VVI Sally_NP1 's_GE protest_NN1 ,_, '_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX want_VVI to_TO hear_VVI any_DD more_DAR ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 promise_VV0 you_PPY this_DD1 ,_, my_APPGE girl_NN1 ,_, if_CS you_PPY tell_VV0 lies_NN2 again_RT ,_, particularly_RR spiteful_JJ ones_NN2 ,_, then_RT I_PPIS1 shall_VM find_VVI some_DD way_NN1 of_IO punishing_VVG you_PPY that_CST you_PPY wo_VM n't_XX forget_VVI in_II a_AT1 hurry_NN1 ._. 
Go_VV0 on_RP to_II bed_NN1 now_RT ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 went_VVD ,_, relieved_VVN at_II not_XX having_VHG had_VHN her_APPGE love_NN1 bite_NN1 spotted_VVN but_CCB filled_VVD with_IW indignation_NN1 at_II having_VHG been_VBN blamed_VVN so_RG unjustly_RR for_IF the_AT Gran_NN1 Bristow_NN1 episode_NN1 ._. 
Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ already_RR in_II bed_NN1 ,_, reading_VVG a_AT1 paper_NN1 novelette_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 've_VH0 just_RR caught_VVN it_PPH1 hot_JJ and_CC holy_JJ for_IF telling_VVG Gran_NN1 lies_NN2 ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 yelled_VVD at_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY 've_VH0 got_VVN to_TO tell_VVI Mum_NN1 I_PPIS1 only_RR said_VVD what_DDQ you_PPY told_VVD me_PPIO1 to_TO ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 did_VDD not_XX even_RR look_VVI up_RP from_II her_APPGE book_NN1 ._. 
'_" No_UH ._. 
Why_RRQ should_VM I_PPIS1 ?_? 
'_" '_GE Because_CS it_PPH1 's_VBZ not_XX fair_JJ !_! 
They_PPHS2 think_VV0 I_PPIS1 did_VDD it_PPH1 to_TO get_VVI you_PPY into_II trouble_NN1 or_CC something_PN1 ._. 
You_PPY 've_VH0 got_VVN to_TO tell_VVI them_PPHO2 the_AT truth_NN1 !_! 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX saying_VVG anything_PN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'd_VM only_RR end_VVI up_RP in_II the_AT doghouse_NN1 myself_PPX1 would_VM n't_XX I_PPIS1 ?_? 
Just_RR leave_VV0 it_PPH1 ,_, Sal_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_GE But_CCB why_RRQ should_VM I_PPIS1 get_VVI the_AT blame_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 cried_VVD ._. 
'_GE Because_CS you_PPY 're_VBR the_AT twit_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE And_CC you_PPY 're_VBR a_AT1 horrible_JJ ,_, selfish_JJ cow_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 hate_VV0 you_PPY !_! 
Oh_UH ,_, how_RRQ I_PPIS1 hate_VV0 you_PPY !_! 
'_" There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 loud_JJ bang_NN1 on_II the_AT door_NN1 and_CC Grace_NP1 's_GE angry_JJ voice_NN1 called_VVN :_: '_GE And_CC you_PPY can_VM stop_VVI that_DD1 quarrelling_NN1 ,_, the_AT pair_NN of_IO you_PPY ._. 
You_PPY 're_VBR like_II a_AT1 pair_NN of_IO tom_NN1 cats_NN2 !_! 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 hate_VV0 you_PPY !_! 
I_PPIS1 hate_VV0 you_PPY !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 hissed_VVD under_II her_APPGE breath_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Keep_VV0 quiet_JJ ,_, Sally_NP1 ,_, you_PPY heard_VVD what_DDQ Mum_NN1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" '_GE And_CC I_PPIS1 'll_VM never_RR forgive_VVI you_PPY ._. 
Never_RR !_! 
'_GE But_CCB even_RR as_CSA she_PPHS1 seethed_VVD she_PPHS1 knew_VVD it_PPH1 was_VBDZ not_XX true_JJ ._. 
By_II this_DD1 time_NNT1 tomorrow_RT the_AT whole_JJ thing_NN1 would_VM be_VBI forgotten_VVN and_CC she_PPHS1 would_VM have_VHI forgiven_VVN Paula_NP1 ._. 
Paula_NP1 could_VM not_XX help_VVI herself_PPX1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ just_RR the_AT way_NN1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ ._. 
Others_NN2 might_VM say_VVI they_PPHS2 hated_VVD her_PPHO1 and_CC mean_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 never_RR would_VM ._. 
Whatever_DDQV Paula_NP1 did_VDD ,_, however_RGQV mean_JJ and_CC underhand_RR ,_, however_RGQV selfish_JJ ,_, in_II the_AT end_NN1 Sally_NP1 would_VM find_VVI an_AT1 excuse_NN1 for_IF her_PPHO1 ._. 
Was_VBDZ n't_XX that_DD1 what_DDQ sisters_NN2 were_VBDR for_IF ?_? 
CHAPTER_NN1 SEVEN_MC Ever_RR since_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD left_VVN school_NN1 Paula_NP1 had_VHD worked_VVN in_II one_MC1 of_IO the_AT big_JJ department_NN1 stores_NN2 in_II Bristol_NP1 and_CC she_PPHS1 loved_VVD it_PPH1 ,_, although_CS the_AT lengthy_JJ journey_NN1 made_VVN for_IF very_RG long_JJ days_NNT2 and_CC the_AT bus_NN1 fares_NN2 ate_VVD holes_NN2 in_II her_APPGE meagre_JJ salary_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB to_II Paula_NP1 Ladies_NN2 '_GE Fashions_NN2 was_VBDZ a_AT1 veritable_JJ Aladdin_NP1 's_GE cave_NN1 of_IO delights_NN2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 loved_VVD the_AT rails_NN2 of_IO beautiful_JJ clothes_NN2 the_AT tailored_JJ suits_NN2 and_CC the_AT beaded_JJ evening_NNT1 dresses_NN2 ,_, the_AT taffeta_NN1 and_CC lace_NN1 and_CC wool_NN1 baratheas_NN2 and_CC most_DAT of_IO all_DB the_AT furs_NN2 ,_, and_CC when_RRQ she_PPHS1 could_VM she_PPHS1 would_VM slip_VVI into_II one_MC1 of_IO the_AT changing_NN1 rooms_NN2 and_CC try_VV0 things_NN2 on_RP ._. 
Because_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ so_RG tall_JJ and_CC slim_VV0 all_DB the_AT clothes_NN2 looked_VVD marvellous_JJ on_II her_PPHO1 and_CC the_AT other_JJ girls_NN2 would_VM groan_VVI their_APPGE envy_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 simply_RR was_VBDZ not_XX fair_JJ that_CST anyone_PN1 could_VM look_VVI so_RG good_JJ in_II absolutely_RR everything_PN1 !_! 
Paula_NP1 disagreed_VVD ._. 
The_AT greatest_JJT unfairness_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 thought_VVD ,_, was_VBDZ that_CST the_AT women_NN2 who_PNQS could_VM afford_VVI to_TO buy_VVI the_AT beautiful_JJ clothes_NN2 simply_RR did_VDD not_XX do_VDI them_PPHO2 justice_NN1 ,_, while_CS she_PPHS1 ,_, who_PNQS showed_VVD them_PPHO2 off_RP so_RG well_RR ,_, had_VHD to_TO save_VVI for_IF weeks_NNT2 ,_, even_RR given_VVN her_APPGE staff_NN discount_NN1 ,_, for_IF the_AT most_RGT modestly_RR priced_VVN item_NN1 ._. 
All_RR too_RG often_RR she_PPHS1 had_VHD to_TO watch_VVI the_AT garment_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD set_VVN her_APPGE heart_NN1 on_II disappear_VV0 out_II21 of_II22 the_AT store_NN1 inside_II one_MC1 of_IO the_AT giant_JJ shiny_JJ carrier_NN1 bags_NN2 with_IW rope_NN1 handles_NN2 ._. 
One_MC1 day_NNT1 ,_, she_PPHS1 promised_VVD herself_PPX1 ,_, she_PPHS1 would_VM be_VBI rich_JJ enough_RR to_TO buy_VVI whatever_DDQV she_PPHS1 wanted_VVD not_XX only_RR clothes_NN2 but_CCB jewellery_NN1 and_CC perfume_NN1 ,_, real_JJ leather_NN1 shoes_NN2 and_CC the_AT very_RG best_JJT cosmetics_NN2 no_AT more_DAR Miners_NN2 and_CC Outdoor_JJ Girl_NN1 from_II Woolworths_NP !_! 
Jenkinsons_NN2 ,_, the_AT department_NN1 store_NN1 ,_, occupied_VVN a_AT1 grand_JJ old_JJ building_NN1 in_II the_AT heart_NN1 of_IO Bristol_NP1 and_CC a_AT1 good_JJ third_MD of_IO the_AT top_JJ floor_NN1 was_VBDZ taken_VVN up_RP by_II a_AT1 restaurant_NN1 The_AT Palm_NN1 Court_NN1 ._. 
Genteel_JJ and_CC restful_JJ with_IW lace_NN1 cloths_NN2 on_II the_AT little_JJ tables_NN2 ,_, parlour_NN1 palms_NN2 in_II pots_NN2 around_II what_DDQ might_VM almost_RR have_VHI been_VBN a_AT1 dais_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 three-piece_JJ orchestra_NN1 ,_, and_CC table_NN1 service_NN1 by_II waitresses_NN2 in_II neat_JJ black_JJ dresses_NN2 and_CC white_JJ lace_NN1 caps_NN2 and_CC aprons_NN2 ,_, the_AT Palm_NN1 Court_NN1 was_VBDZ invariably_RR at_II its_APPGE busiest_JJT with_IW morning_NNT1 coffees_NN2 and_CC afternoon_NNT1 teas_NN2 when_RRQ shoppers_NN2 were_VBDR tempted_VVN with_IW an_AT1 array_NN1 of_IO dainty_JJ cakes_NN2 and_CC pastries_NN2 and_CC hot_JJ toasted_JJ teacakes_NN2 in_II silver_NN1 dishes_NN2 complete_JJ with_IW lids_NN2 ._. 
The_AT clientele_NN1 made_VVD a_AT1 perfect_JJ captive_JJ audience_NN1 and_CC in_II the_AT early_JJ autumn_NNT1 of_IO Paula_NP1 's_GE second_MD year_NNT1 at_II the_AT store_NN1 the_AT management_NN1 decided_VVD to_TO bring_VVI in_RP models_NN2 to_TO show_VVI the_AT new_JJ season_NNT1 's_GE fashions_NN2 at_II the_AT times_NNT2 when_RRQ the_AT restaurant_NN1 was_VBDZ most_RGT likely_JJ to_TO be_VBI full_JJ of_IO ladies_NN2 who_PNQS had_VHD accounts_NN2 with_IW Jenkinsons_NP2 and_CC cheque_NN1 books_NN2 in_II their_APPGE capacious_JJ handbags_NN2 ._. 
A_AT1 local_JJ model_NN1 agency_NN1 provided_CS the_AT girls_NN2 for_IF the_AT twice-weekly_JJ shows_NN2 and_CC Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ detailed_VVN to_TO help_VVI '_GE backstage_JJ '_GE ._. 
When_CS the_AT three_MC girls_NN2 arrived_VVD she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ surprised_JJ to_TO find_VVI that_CST in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 their_APPGE sophistication_NN1 they_PPHS2 were_VBDR not_XX much_RR older_JJR than_CSN she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ and_CC as_CSA she_PPHS1 watched_VVD them_PPHO2 glide_VV0 out_RP in_II the_AT first_MD selection_NN1 of_IO fashions_NN2 she_PPHS1 felt_VVD a_AT1 small_JJ prickle_NN1 of_IO excitement_NN1 ._. 
If_CS they_PPHS2 could_VM do_VDI it_PPH1 why_RRQ should_VM n't_XX she_PPHS1 ?_? 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ as_RG tall_JJ as_CSA they_PPHS2 were_VBDR ,_, she_PPHS1 wore_VVD the_AT clothes_NN2 just_RR as_RR21 well_RR22 and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ just_RR as_RG pretty_JJ ,_, if_CS not_XX prettier_JJR ._. 
Whilst_CS dressing_VVG the_AT models_NN2 she_PPHS1 tried_VVD to_TO chat_VVI to_II them_PPHO2 and_CC ask_VVI how_RRQ they_PPHS2 had_VHD come_VVN by_II their_APPGE jobs_NN2 but_CCB they_PPHS2 were_VBDR not_XX very_RG forthcoming_JJ ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ as_CS21 if_CS22 they_PPHS2 considered_VVD themselves_PPX2 above_II socialising_VVG with_IW a_AT1 mere_JJ shop_NN1 assistant_NN1 ._. 
Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ annoyed_JJ but_CCB not_XX subdued_JJ ._. 
Her_APPGE own_DA self-confidence_NN1 made_VVD her_APPGE impervious_JJ to_II the_AT intended_JJ snubs_NN2 ._. 
One_MC1 morning_NNT1 as_CSA she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ rushing_VVG back_RP to_II the_AT changing_NN1 rooms_NN2 one_MC1 of_IO the_AT models_NN2 slipped_VVD and_CC twisted_VVD her_APPGE ankle_NN1 ._. 
As_CSA she_PPHS1 hobbled_VVD and_CC hopped_VVN in_II agony_NN1 Mrs_NNB Freer_JJR ,_, the_AT Fashion_NN1 Buyer_NN1 ,_, fumed_VVD ._. 
'_" We_PPIS2 have_VH0 n't_XX shown_VVN the_AT cornflower_NN1 blue_NN1 yet_RR and_CC I_PPIS1 particularly_RR wanted_VVD it_PPH1 to_TO have_VHI an_AT1 airing_NN1 ._. 
At_II the_AT price_NN1 it_PPH1 is_VBZ ,_, the_AT sooner_RRR I_PPIS1 can_VM find_VVI a_AT1 buyer_NN1 for_IF it_PPH1 the_AT happier_JJR I_PPIS1 'll_VM be_VBI ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS was_VBDZ zipping_VVG one_MC1 of_IO the_AT other_JJ models_NN2 into_II a_AT1 cocktail_NN1 dress_NN1 ,_, felt_VVD her_PPHO1 skin_VVI begin_VV0 to_TO prick_VVI with_IW excitement_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Let_VV0 me_PPIO1 wear_NN1 it_PPH1 ,_, Mrs_NNB Freer_JJR !_! '_" she_PPHS1 suggested_VVD ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 fits_VVZ me_PPIO1 ._. 
And_CC I_PPIS1 could_VM model_VVI ,_, I_PPIS1 know_VV0 I_PPIS1 could_VM !_! 
'_GE The_AT other_JJ girls_NN2 looked_VVN at_II her_PPHO1 with_IW dislike_NN1 but_CCB Paula_NP1 ignored_VVD them_PPHO2 ._. 
'_GE Very_RG well_RR ,_, '_GE Mrs_NNB Freer_JJR said_VVD after_II a_AT1 moment_NN1 's_GE consideration_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Try_VV0 it_PPH1 on_RP ._. 
Hmm_UH ._. 
It_PPH1 does_VDZ look_VVI good_JJ on_II you_PPY ._. 
But_CCB you_PPY 'll_VM need_VVI a_RR21 little_RR22 more_DAR eye_NN1 shadow_NN1 blue_JJ to_TO bring_VVI out_RP the_AT colour_NN1 of_IO the_AT suit_NN1 ._. 
And_CC will_VM the_AT hat_NN1 sit_VVI right_RR on_II your_APPGE hair_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE On_II the_AT shop_NN1 floor_NN1 Paula_NP1 wore_VVD her_APPGE hair_NN1 in_II a_AT1 French_JJ pleat_NN1 ._. 
Now_RT she_PPHS1 let_VVD it_PPH1 down_RP and_CC tied_VVD it_PPH1 at_II the_AT nape_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE neck_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 scarf_NN1 ._. 
Above_II it_PPH1 ,_, the_AT hat_NN1 sat_VVD perfectly_RR ._. 
A_ZZ1 touch_VV0 more_DAR eyeshadow_NN1 and_CC mascara_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 twirled_VVD for_IF Mrs_NNB Freer_JJR ._. 
'_" Will_VM I_PPIS1 do_VDI ?_? 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ._. 
Now_RT take_VV0 your_APPGE time_NNT1 ,_, wo_VM n't_XX you_PPY ?_? 
Do_VD0 n't_XX rush_VVI ._. 
Give_VV0 the_AT customers_NN2 plenty_PN of_IO opportunity_NN1 to_TO see_VVI you_PPY from_II all_DB angles_NN2 and_CC let_VVI them_PPHO2 feel_VV0 the_AT cloth_NN1 if_CS they_PPHS2 want_VV0 to_TO ._. 
And_CC do_VD0 n't_XX ,_, for_IF heaven_NN1 's_GE sake_NN1 ,_, bump_NN1 into_II a_AT1 table_NN1 or_CC one_MC1 of_IO the_AT waitresses_NN2 ..._... 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 know_VV0 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD impatiently_RR ._. 
Had_VHD n't_XX she_PPHS1 been_VBN watching_VVG the_AT models_NN2 for_IF weeks_NNT2 and_CC dying_VVG for_IF a_AT1 chance_NN1 to_TO imitate_VVI them_PPHO2 ?_? 
As_CSA she_PPHS1 walked_VVD onto_II the_AT floor_NN1 her_APPGE heart_NN1 was_VBDZ beating_VVG fast_RR with_IW excitement_NN1 but_CCB her_APPGE face_NN1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 smiling_JJ serene_JJ mask_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 moved_VVD with_IW natural_JJ grace_NN1 ,_, gliding_VVG between_II the_AT tables_NN2 ,_, approaching_VVG customers_NN2 who_PNQS showed_VVD an_AT1 interest_NN1 to_TO give_VVI them_PPHO2 an_AT1 extra_JJ twirl_NN1 ,_, unbuttoning_VVG the_AT little_JJ figure-hugging_JJ jacket_NN1 and_CC posing_VVG with_IW her_APPGE hand_NN1 on_II her_APPGE waist_NN1 ,_, rucking_VVG up_RP the_AT jacket_NN1 slightly_RR to_TO display_VVI the_AT blouse_NN1 underneath_RL as_CSA she_PPHS1 had_VHD seen_VVN the_AT professional_JJ models_NN2 do_VD0 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ enjoying_VVG herself_PPX1 so_RG much_DA1 that_CST she_PPHS1 stayed_VVD on_II the_AT floor_NN1 longer_RRR than_CSN she_PPHS1 should_VM have_VHI done_VDN and_CC it_PPH1 was_VBDZ only_RR when_CS she_PPHS1 saw_VVD Mrs_NNB Freer_JJR making_NN1 furious_JJ faces_NN2 at_II her_PPHO1 from_II the_AT doorway_NN1 that_CST she_PPHS1 turned_VVD and_CC glided_VVD back_RP ._. 
She_PPHS1 felt_VVD as_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 were_VBDR floating_VVG on_II air_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Over_JJ exposure_NN1 wo_VM n't_XX help_VVI one_MC1 bit_NN1 !_! 
'_GE Mrs_NNB Freer_JJR hissed_VVD as_CSA she_PPHS1 passed_VVD her_PPHO1 and_CC in_II the_AT dressing_NN1 room_NN1 the_AT other_JJ models_NN2 pointedly_RR turned_VVD their_APPGE backs_NN2 on_II her_PPHO1 ,_, annoyed_VVD that_CST an_AT1 untrained_JJ shop_NN1 girl_NN1 should_VM have_VHI been_VBN allowed_VVN to_TO trespass_VVI in_II their_APPGE territory_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB to_II Paula_NP1 's_GE triumphant_JJ delight_NN1 the_AT suit_NN1 was_VBDZ snapped_VVN up_RP the_AT moment_NN1 it_PPH1 went_VVD back_RP onto_II its_APPGE hanger_NN1 a_AT1 solicitor_NN1 's_GE wife_NN1 who_PNQS had_VHD stopped_VVN for_IF a_AT1 coffee_NN1 had_VHD fallen_VVN in_II love_NN1 with_IW it_PPH1 ,_, even_CS21 if_CS22 the_AT skirt_NN1 did_VDD have_VHI to_TO be_VBI taken_VVN up_RP four_MC full_JJ inches_NNU2 to_TO make_VVI it_PPH1 fit_VVI her_APPGE less-than-willow_JJ tall_JJ frame_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY did_VDD quite_RG well_RR ,_, '_GE Mrs_NNB Freer_JJR admitted_VVD grudgingly_RR ,_, then_RT spoiled_VVD it_PPH1 by_II adding_VVG :_: '_" Do_VD0 n't_XX let_VVI it_PPH1 go_VVI to_II your_APPGE head_NN1 ._. 
'_GE The_AT remark_NN1 was_VBDZ lost_VVN on_II Paula_NP1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 knew_VVD now_RT without_IW a_AT1 moment_NN1 's_GE doubt_NN1 exactly_RR what_DDQ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ going_VVGK to_TO do_VDI ._. 
On_II her_PPHO1 very_RG next_MD day_NNT1 off_II Paula_NP1 made_VVD herself_PPX1 up_RP carefully_RR ,_, put_VVN on_II her_APPGE smartest_JJT suit_VV0 a_AT1 cheap_JJ version_NN1 of_IO the_AT one_PN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD shown_VVN in_II the_AT restaurant_NN1 and_CC caught_VVN a_AT1 bus_NN1 to_II Bristol_NP1 ._. 
The_AT model_NN1 agency_NN1 office_NN1 was_VBDZ in_II a_AT1 tall_JJ old_JJ house_NN1 in_II Clifton_NP1 and_CC Paula_NP1 splashed_VVD out_RP some_DD of_IO her_APPGE savings_NN2 on_II a_AT1 taxi_NN1 so_CS21 that_CS22 she_PPHS1 could_VM at_RR21 least_RR22 arrive_VVI in_II style_NN1 ._. 
Her_APPGE stomach_NN1 was_VBDZ turning_VVG nervous_JJ somersaults_NN2 as_CSA she_PPHS1 rang_VVD the_AT bell_NN1 but_CCB she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ determined_VVN no_PN121 one_PN122 should_VM realise_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
Arlene_NP1 Frampton-Cox_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS ran_VVD the_AT agency_NN1 ,_, had_VHD once_RR been_VBN a_AT1 model_NN1 herself_PPX1 and_CC it_PPH1 showed_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ tall_JJ and_CC beautifully_RR groomed_VVN with_IW iron-grey_JJ hair_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 smooth_JJ ,_, high-cheekboned_JJ face_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 most_RGT intimidating_JJ manner_NN1 ._. 
When_CS Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ shown_VVN into_II her_APPGE office_NN1 Arlene_NP1 looked_VVD up_RP from_II a_AT1 sheaf_NN1 of_IO photographs_NN2 which_DDQ were_VBDR spread_VVN on_II her_APPGE desk_NN1 with_IW just_RR a_AT1 hint_NN1 of_IO impatience_NN1 ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO be_VBI a_AT1 model_NN1 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD directly_RR ._. 
'_" Could_VM you_PPY take_VVI me_PPIO1 onto_II your_APPGE books_NN2 ?_? 
'_GE Arlene_NN1 looked_VVD her_PPHO1 up_RP and_CC down_RP with_IW a_AT1 practised_JJ eye_NN1 ._. 
Although_CS she_PPHS1 gave_VVD no_AT hint_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 ,_, she_PPHS1 liked_VVD what_DDQ she_PPHS1 saw_VVD ._. 
'_" What_DDQ training_NN1 have_VH0 you_PPY had_VHN ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 enquired_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 have_VH0 n't_XX ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 admitted_VVD ._. 
'_GE But_CCB I_PPIS1 did_VDD stand_VVI in_RP for_IF one_MC1 of_IO your_APPGE girls_NN2 at_II Jenkinsons_NN2 last_MD week_NNT1 and_CC I_PPIS1 sold_VVD the_AT suit_NN1 I_PPIS1 showed_VVD ._. 
'_GE Arlene_NN1 's_GE scarlet_JJ lips_NN2 tightened_VVD a_AT1 shade_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX approve_VVI of_IO amateurs_NN2 ,_, especially_RR amateurs_NN2 who_PNQS thought_VVD they_PPHS2 could_VM step_VVI into_II the_AT shoes_NN2 of_IO professional_JJ models_NN2 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ but_CCB I_PPIS1 'm_VBM afraid_JJ there_EX is_VBZ no_AT way_NN1 I_PPIS1 could_VM take_VVI an_AT1 untrained_JJ girl_NN1 onto_II my_APPGE books_NN2 ._. 
Though_CS it_PPH1 may_VM look_VVI easy_RR there_EX is_VBZ a_AT1 right_JJ way_NN1 to_TO walk_VVI ,_, to_TO sit_VVI ,_, to_TO turn_VVI ,_, to_TO remove_VVI a_AT1 coat_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 's_GE heart_NN1 sank_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD thought_VVN she_PPHS1 knew_VVD how_RRQ to_TO do_VDI these_DD2 things_NN2 but_CCB this_DD1 imposing_JJ woman_NN1 was_VBDZ making_VVG her_PPHO1 feel_VV0 very_RG gauche_JJ ,_, very_RG uncomfortable_JJ ._. 
Arlene_NP1 's_GE mouth_NN1 twitched_VVD slightly_RR but_CCB Paula_NP1 did_VDD not_XX notice_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
'_GE Of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, if_CS you_PPY wish_VV0 to_TO learn_VVI I_PPIS1 do_VD0 run_VVI classes_NN2 in_II the_AT art_NN1 of_IO modelling_NN1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 continued_VVD smoothly_RR ._. 
'_GE Twelve_MC lessons_NN2 is_VBZ normal_JJ ,_, though_CS if_CS a_AT1 girl_NN1 is_VBZ particularly_RR adept_JJ eight_MC might_VM be_VBI sufficient_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 use_VV0 a_AT1 room_NN1 at_II the_AT Grand_JJ Hotel_NN1 twice_RR weekly_JJ ,_, on_II a_AT1 Tuesday_NPD1 and_CC Thursday_NPD1 evening_NNT1 and_CC do_VD0 all_RR the_AT teaching_NN1 myself_PPX1 ._. 
That_DD1 way_NN1 I_PPIS1 can_VM be_VBI certain_JJ my_APPGE pupils_NN2 are_VBR properly_RR trained_VVN ._. 
'_" '_GE And_CC if_CS I_PPIS1 took_VVD the_AT classes_NN2 then_RT you_PPY would_VM take_VVI me_PPIO1 onto_II your_APPGE books_NN2 ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_" If_CSW you_PPY do_VD0 well_RR enough_RR I_PPIS1 would_VM consider_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
'_GE The_AT steely-grey_JJ eyes_NN2 ran_VVD over_II Paula_NP1 again_RT ._. 
'_" How_RGQ tall_JJ are_VBR you_PPY ?_? 
'_" '_GE Five_MC nine_MC and_CC a_AT1 half_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE And_CC what_DDQ are_VBR your_APPGE measurements_NN2 ?_? '_" '_GE 33_MC 21_MC 32_MC ._. 
'_" '_GE Too_RG big_JJ in_II the_AT bust_NN1 ,_, '_GE Arlene_NP1 said_VVD shortly_RR ._. 
'_GE But_CCB I_PPIS1 dare_VM say_VVI we_PPIS2 could_VM get_VVI around_II that_DD1 ._. 
A_AT1 good_JJ strong_JJ binder_NN1 instead_II21 of_II22 a_AT1 brassiere_NN1 it_PPH1 's_VHZ been_VBN done_VDN before_RT ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 shuddered_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD spent_VVN most_DAT of_IO her_APPGE life_NN1 wishing_VVG she_PPHS1 had_VHD '_" more_RRR up_RP top_NN1 '_GE ._. 
To_TO be_VBI told_VVN she_PPHS1 would_VM have_VHI to_TO get_VVI rid_VVN of_IO some_DD of_IO the_AT little_JJ she_PPHS1 had_VHD was_VBDZ not_XX what_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD expected_VVN or_CC wanted_VVD to_TO hear_VVI ._. 
But_CCB she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ too_RG determined_JJ to_TO be_VBI put_VVN off_RP now_RT ._. 
'_" When_RRQ can_VM I_PPIS1 start_VVI ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ._. 
For_IF the_AT first_MD time_NNT1 during_II the_AT interview_NN1 Arlene_NP1 smiled_VVD faintly_RR ._. 
'_GE Come_VV0 along_RP next_MD Tuesday_NPD1 and_CC I_PPIS1 'll_VM see_VVI you_PPY are_VBR enrolled_VVN ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
'_GE Modelling_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Grace_NN1 repeated_VVN in_II horror_NN1 when_CS Paula_NP1 told_VVD her_PPHO1 of_IO her_APPGE plans_NN2 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 've_VH0 never_RR heard_VVN of_IO such_DA a_AT1 thing_NN1 !_! 
Whatever_DDQV put_VVD an_AT1 idea_NN1 like_II that_DD1 in_II your_APPGE head_NN1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Why_RRQ should_VM n't_XX I_PPIS1 ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 argued_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM the_AT right_JJ shape_NN1 Mrs_NNB Frampton-Cox_NP1 said_VVD so_RR ._. 
And_CC I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO do_VDI it_PPH1 !_! 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ a_AT1 wonderful_JJ job_NN1 !_! 
'_" '_" You_PPY have_VH0 a_AT1 good_JJ job_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" No_UH I_PPIS1 have_VH0 n't_XX ._. 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 got_VVN a_AT1 crummy_JJ ordinary_JJ dogsbody_NN1 job_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 want_VV0 to_TO do_VDI something_PN1 special_JJ ._. 
'_" '_GE But_CCB modelling_VVG !_! 
Whatever_DDQV will_NN1 people_NN say_VV0 ?_? 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 always_RR been_VBN so_RG proud_JJ of_IO you_PPY ,_, Paula_NP1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'd_VM never_RR be_VBI able_JK to_TO hold_VVI up_RP my_APPGE head_NN1 again_RT !_! 
'_" '_" Oh_UH really_RR !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 retorted_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 shall_VM be_VBI modelling_VVG clothes_NN2 ,_, not_XX doing_VDG a_AT1 strip-tease_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" One_MC1 thing_NN1 leads_VVZ to_II another_DD1 ,_, '_GE Grace_NP1 said_VVD darkly_RR ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ the_AT life_NN1 ,_, Paula_NP1 ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ not_XX right_JJ for_IF a_AT1 young_JJ girl_NN1 ._. 
Is_VBZ it_PPH1 ,_, Reg_NP1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 appealed_VVD to_II Paula_NP1 's_GE father_NN1 ,_, who_PNQS was_VBDZ reading_VVG the_AT Daily_JJ Mirror_NN1 and_CC enjoying_VVG a_AT1 Woodbine_NN1 after_II his_APPGE well-earned_JJ tea_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX suppose_VVI she_PPHS1 'll_VM come_VVI to_II much_DA1 harm_NN1 ,_, Grace_NP1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 replied_VVD mildly_RR ._. 
Grace_NP1 sighed_VVD with_IW exasperation_NN1 ._. 
Could_VM n't_XX Reg_NP1 ever_RR take_VVI anything_PN1 seriously_RR ?_? 
Could_VM n't_XX he_PPHS1 see_VVI ,_, as_CSA she_PPHS1 could_VM ,_, the_AT moral_JJ dangers_NN2 of_IO getting_VVG into_II that_DD1 sort_NN1 of_IO fickle_JJ world_NN1 ?_? 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX care_VVI what_DDQ you_PPY say_VV0 ,_, I_PPIS1 'm_VBM going_VVGK to_TO do_VDI it_PPH1 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD and_CC Grace_NP1 shook_VVD her_APPGE head_NN1 resignedly_RR ._. 
Paula_NP1 might_VM look_VVI as_CS21 if_CS22 butter_NN1 would_VM n't_XX melt_VVI in_II her_APPGE mouth_NN1 but_CCB when_CS her_APPGE mind_NN1 was_VBDZ made_VVN up_II21 to_II22 something_PN1 it_PPH1 took_VVD a_AT1 stronger_JJR woman_NN1 than_CSN Grace_NP1 to_TO talk_VVI her_PPHO1 out_II21 of_II22 it_PPH1 ._. 
It_PPH1 had_VHD always_RR been_VBN the_AT same_DA ,_, ever_RR since_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 little_JJ girl_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Well_RR I_PPIS1 hope_VV0 you_PPY 'll_VM look_VVI out_RP for_IF yourself_PPX1 and_CC remember_VVI how_RRQ we_PPIS2 've_VH0 brought_VVN you_PPY up_RP '_GE ,_, Grace_NP1 warned_VVD ._. 
Paula_NP1 smiled_VVD ,_, all_DB sunshine_NN1 now_RT she_PPHS1 had_VHD her_APPGE own_DA way_NN1 ,_, and_CC treated_VVD her_APPGE mother_NN1 to_II a_AT1 hug_NN1 that_CST was_VBDZ enthusiastic_JJ yet_RR somehow_RR oddly_RR impersonal_JJ ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 will_VM ._. 
And_CC when_CS I_PPIS1 'm_VBM famous_JJ you_PPY 'll_VM be_VBI proud_JJ of_IO me_PPIO1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 promised_VVD ._. 
After_CS only_RR eight_MC lessons_NN2 Arlene_NP1 asked_VVD Paula_NP1 to_TO wait_VVI at_II the_AT end_NN1 of_IO class_NN1 ._. 
'_" If_CSW you_PPY 're_VBR interested_JJ I_PPIS1 have_VH0 a_AT1 job_NN1 for_IF you_PPY ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD shortly_RR ._. 
'_GE Really_RR ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 's_GE heart_NN1 leaped_VVD ._. 
'_" You_PPY mean_VV0 you_PPY think_VV0 I_PPIS1 'm_VBM good_JJ enough_RR ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD tentatively_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD enjoyed_VVN the_AT classes_NN2 but_CCB the_AT first_MD thing_NN1 they_PPHS2 had_VHD taught_VVN her_PPHO1 was_VBDZ how_RRQ much_DA1 she_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX know_VVI ,_, denting_VVG her_APPGE confidence_NN1 somewhat_RR ,_, and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ still_RR terrified_VVN of_IO the_AT daunting_JJ Mrs_NNB Frampton-Cox_NP1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY 've_VH0 done_VDN quite_RG well_RR ,_, '_GE Arlene_NP1 conceded_VVD ,_, keeping_VVG to_II herself_PPX1 the_AT growing_JJ excitement_NN1 with_IW which_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN watching_VVG Paula_NP1 over_II the_AT past_JJ weeks_NNT2 ._. 
The_AT girl_NN1 had_VHD something_PN1 quite_RR apart_II21 from_II22 her_APPGE natural_JJ grace_NN1 and_CC outstanding_JJ good_JJ looks_NN2 ,_, quite_RR apart_II21 from_II22 the_AT lithe_JJ ,_, leggy_JJ body_NN1 that_CST was_VBDZ simply_RR made_VVN for_IF modelling_NN1 ,_, there_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 quality_NN1 about_II her_PPHO1 that_CST made_VVD her_PPHO1 stand_VV0 out_RP from_II all_DB the_AT others_NN2 girls_NN2 in_II the_AT class_NN1 ,_, which_DDQ drew_VVD the_AT eye_NN1 and_CC held_VVD it_PPH1 ,_, so_CS21 that_CS22 even_RR someone_PN1 as_RG cynical_JJ as_CSA Arlene_NP1 looked_VVD and_CC wanted_VVD to_TO go_VVI on_RP looking_VVG ._. 
Sometimes_RT ,_, in_II fact_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 had_VHD felt_VVN she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ in_II danger_NN1 of_IO neglecting_VVG the_AT rest_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE pupils_NN2 for_IF though_CS her_APPGE voice_NN1 continued_VVD to_TO drone_VVI on_RP ,_, snapping_VVG out_RP an_AT1 instruction_NN1 here_RL ,_, a_AT1 correction_NN1 there_RL ,_, she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ in_II reality_NN1 watching_VVG Paula_NP1 out_II21 of_II22 the_AT corner_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE eye_NN1 ,_, and_CC experiencing_VVG the_AT same_DA excitement_NN1 of_IO discovery_NN1 that_CST she_PPHS1 had_VHD felt_VVN on_II the_AT day_NNT1 when_RRQ Paula_NP1 had_VHD first_MD walked_VVN into_II her_APPGE office_NN1 ._. 
The_AT girl_NN1 could_VM be_VBI a_AT1 top_JJ model_NN1 ,_, not_XX a_AT1 doubt_NN1 of_IO it_PPH1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 needed_VVD a_AT1 little_JJ experience_NN1 here_RL in_II the_AT provinces_NN2 first_MD ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, just_RR enough_RR to_TO give_VVI her_APPGE finesse_NN1 and_CC confidence_NN1 ,_, not_XX too_RG much_DA1 so_CS21 that_CS22 she_PPHS1 became_VVD jaded_JJ ,_, and_CC then_RT ..._... 
I_PPIS1 can_VM get_VVI her_APPGE work_NN1 in_II London_NP1 I_PPIS1 know_VV0 it_PPH1 !_! 
Arlene_NP1 thought_VVD ,_, barely_RR able_JK to_TO conceal_VVI her_APPGE jubilation_NN1 ._. 
Anyone_PN1 would_VM be_VBI delighted_JJ to_TO have_VHI her_PPHO1 ,_, maybe_RR even_RR the_AT top_JJ couture_NN1 houses_NN2 ._. 
The_AT thought_NN1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 heady_JJ one_PN1 ._. 
Though_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN quite_RG a_AT1 successful_JJ model_NN1 herself_PPX1 Arlene_NP1 had_VHD never_RR reached_VVN those_DD2 giddy_JJ heights_NN2 the_AT thought_NN1 that_CST now_RT a_AT1 pupil_NN1 and_CC protg_NN1 of_IO hers_PPGE might_VM achieve_VVI it_PPH1 made_VVD her_APPGE prickle_NN1 with_IW excitement_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 glanced_VVD at_II the_AT girl_NN1 standing_VVG eagerly_RR in_II31 front_II32 of_II33 her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ a_AT1 fashion_NN1 show_NN1 for_IF charity_NN1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 explained_VVD ._. 
'_GE Two_MC of_IO the_AT big_JJ stores_NN2 in_II town_NN1 are_VBR getting_VVG together_RL to_TO put_VVI it_PPH1 on_RP ._. 
There_EX will_VM be_VBI two_MC rehearsals_NN2 ,_, one_MC1 on_II the_AT previous_JJ Saturday_NPD1 ,_, one_PN1 on_II the_AT afternoon_NNT1 of_IO the_AT show_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 shall_VM expect_VVI you_PPY to_TO be_VBI there_RL promptly_RR ,_, with_IW a_AT1 selection_NN1 of_IO shoes_NN2 ._. 
The_AT stores_NN2 will_VM provide_VVI the_AT jewellery_NN1 and_CC accessories_NN2 ._. 
The_AT show_NN1 is_VBZ on_II the_AT Thursday_NPD1 evening_NNT1 ,_, by_II the_AT way_NN1 ._. 
Can_VM you_PPY do_VDI it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Oh_UH yes_UH !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 breathed_VVD ._. 
Already_RR her_APPGE mind_NN1 was_VBDZ busy_JJ with_IW the_AT practical_JJ problems_NN2 did_VDD she_PPHS1 have_VHI the_AT right_JJ shoes_NN2 and_CC if_CS not_XX how_RRQ could_VM she_PPHS1 afford_VVI to_TO buy_VVI them_PPHO2 ._. 
And_CC Thursday_NPD1 was_VBDZ not_XX one_MC1 of_IO her_APPGE days_NNT2 off_II how_RRQ could_VM she_PPHS1 be_VBI free_JJ in_II the_AT afternoon_NNT1 ?_? 
But_CCB somehow_RR she_PPHS1 would_VM manage_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 'd_VM beg_VVI ,_, borrow_VV0 or_CC steal_VV0 the_AT money_NN1 for_IF the_AT shoes_NN2 ,_, and_CC if_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ given_VVN notice_NN1 at_II the_AT store_NN1 when_CS she_PPHS1 insisted_VVD on_II having_VHG the_AT afternoon_NNT1 off_RP ,_, well_RR ,_, so_RR be_VBI it_PPH1 ._. 
Modelling_NN1 was_VBDZ going_VVGK to_TO be_VBI her_APPGE career_NN1 from_RT31 now_RT32 on_RT33 ._. 
And_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ going_VVGK to_TO make_VVI sure_JJ that_CST nothing_PN1 stood_VVD in_II her_APPGE way_NN1 !_! 
CHAPTER_NN1 EIGHT_MC Edward_NP1 had_VHD a_AT1 car_NN1 an_AT1 ancient_JJ but_CCB still_RR magnificent-looking_JJ Ford_NP1 Zephyr_NP1 ._. 
When_CS Sally_NP1 got_VVD off_II the_AT bus_NN1 he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ waiting_VVG for_IF her_PPHO1 ,_, leaning_VVG against_II the_AT bonnet_NN1 ,_, smoking_VVG a_AT1 cigarette_NN1 and_CC looking_VVG more_DAR than_CSN ever_RR the_AT dashing_JJ young_JJ man-about-town_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Well_NN1 ,_, what_DDQ do_VD0 you_PPY think_VVI ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 asked_VVD her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ beautiful_JJ !_! '_" she_PPHS1 gasped_VVD ,_, much_RR impressed_VVN ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 thought_VVD we_PPIS2 'd_VM go_VVI for_IF a_AT1 drive_NN1 and_CC put_VVD her_PPHO1 through_II her_APPGE paces_NN2 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 suggested_VVD ._. 
Sally_NP1 agreed_VVD readily_RR ._. 
To_TO go_VVI for_IF a_AT1 drive_NN1 in_II a_AT1 boyfriend_NN1 's_GE car_NN1 seemed_VVD the_AT height_NN1 of_IO sophistication_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 only_RR wished_VVD there_EX was_VBDZ someone_PN1 who_PNQS knew_VVD her_PPHO1 to_TO see_VVI her_PPHO1 climbing_VVG in_RP ._. 
The_AT car_NN1 had_VHD a_AT1 bench_NN1 seat_NN1 in_II the_AT front_NN1 and_CC smelled_VVD of_IO warm_JJ leather_NN1 and_CC old_JJ cigarette_NN1 smoke_NN1 ._. 
Edward_NP1 took_VVD her_PPHO1 on_II a_AT1 tour_NN1 of_IO Bath_NP1 perhaps_RR he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ also_RR hoping_VVG to_TO be_VBI seen_VVN by_II someone_PN1 who_PNQS knew_VVD him_PPHO1 !_! and_CC then_RT headed_VVN out_RP into_II the_AT country_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 fine_JJ warm_JJ autumn_NNT1 evening_NNT1 and_CC although_CS the_AT light_NN1 was_VBDZ already_RR dying_VVG out_II21 of_II22 the_AT sky_NN1 the_AT trees_NN2 still_RR looked_VVN magnificent_JJ ,_, shades_NN2 of_IO gold_NN1 and_CC red_JJ blending_NN1 with_IW some_DD still-green_JJ foliage_NN1 ._. 
As_CSA they_PPHS2 bowled_VVD along_II the_AT country_NN1 roads_NN2 Sally_NP1 sat_VVD erect_JJ on_II the_AT bench-seat_JJ feeling_NN1 like_II a_AT1 queen_NN1 ._. 
After_CS about_RG an_AT1 hour_NNT1 's_GE driving_JJ Edward_NP1 pulled_VVD onto_II the_AT forecourt_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 country_NN1 pub_NN1 ._. 
'_" This_DD1 is_VBZ supposed_JJ to_TO be_VBI a_AT1 nice_JJ place_NN1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" All_DB the_AT best_JJT pubs_NN2 are_VBR out_II21 of_II22 town_NN1 ._. 
'_GE The_AT pub_NN1 was_VBDZ picturesque_JJ and_CC cosy_JJ with_IW beams_NN2 laden_VVN with_IW gleaming_JJ horse-brasses_NN2 ,_, farm_NN1 implements_VVZ on_II the_AT walls_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 huge_JJ inglenook_NN1 fireplace_NN1 ._. 
They_PPHS2 found_VVD a_AT1 wooden_JJ bench_NN1 seat_NN1 in_II a_AT1 corner_NN1 and_CC squeezed_VVN into_II it_PPH1 with_IW their_APPGE drinks_NN2 Edward_NP1 had_VHD a_AT1 pint_NNU1 of_IO bitter_JJ and_CC Sally_NP1 a_AT1 Babycham_NP1 in_II a_AT1 pretty_JJ glass_NN1 decorated_VVN with_IW a_AT1 dancing_NN1 fawn_NN1 in_II a_AT1 blue_JJ neck-bow_NN1 ._. 
Edward_NP1 put_VVD his_APPGE arm_NN1 around_II Sally_NP1 and_CC little_JJ prickles_NN2 of_IO excitement_NN1 started_VVD deep_RR inside_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 sat_VVD quite_RG still_RR enjoying_VVG them_PPHO2 ._. 
Why_RRQ did_VDD n't_XX they_PPHS2 last_VVI when_RRQ Edward_NP1 tried_VVD to_TO go_VVI further_RRR ,_, she_PPHS1 wondered_VVD ?_? 
When_CS she_PPHS1 thought_VVD about_II the_AT things_NN2 he_PPHS1 did_VDD they_PPHS2 became_VVD even_RR sharper_JJR ,_, so_CS21 that_CS22 it_PPH1 felt_VVD as_CS21 if_CS22 an_AT1 electric_JJ shock_NN1 was_VBDZ passing_VVG right_RR through_II the_AT centre_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE body_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB the_AT reality_NN1 was_VBDZ different_JJ ._. 
All_DB the_AT lovely_JJ prickles_NN2 and_CC twists_NN2 stopped_VVN and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ left_VVN with_IW nothing_PN1 but_II a_AT1 feeling_NN1 of_IO panic_NN1 ,_, able_JK to_TO think_VVI of_IO nothing_PN1 but_CCB how_RRQ could_VM she_PPHS1 stop_VVI him_PPHO1 without_IW making_VVG him_PPHO1 angry_JJ ._. 
And_CC afterwards_RT there_EX was_VBDZ just_RR a_AT1 feeling_NN1 of_IO let-down_NN1 ,_, of_IO wanting_VVG him_PPHO1 to_TO hold_VVI her_PPHO1 and_CC kiss_VVI her_PPHO1 and_CC pet_VV0 her_PPHO1 like_II a_AT1 little_JJ girl_NN1 ._. 
No_AT pet_NN1 was_VBDZ the_AT wrong_JJ word_NN1 ._. 
Petting_VVG meant_VVN doing_VDG that_DD1 so_RR no_UH ,_, she_PPHS1 certainly_RR did_VDD not_XX want_VVI to_TO be_VBI petted_VVN and_CC much_DA1 less_DAR to_TO pet_VVI Edward_NP1 ._. 
Perhaps_RR there_EX was_VBDZ something_PN1 wrong_JJ with_IW her_PPHO1 ,_, Sally_NP1 thought_VVD glumly_RR ._. 
'_" This_DD1 is_VBZ the_AT life_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Edward_NP1 said_VVD ,_, squeezing_VVG her_PPHO1 gently_RR ._. 
'_" What_DDQ a_AT1 day_NNT1 !_! 
'_" '_" We_PPIS2 had_VHD some_DD excitement_NN1 at_II home_NN1 yesterday_RT ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 offered_VVD ._. 
'_" My_APPGE sister_NN1 is_VBZ going_VVGK to_TO model_VVI in_II a_AT1 charity_NN1 show_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 told_VVD you_PPY she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ taking_VVG classes_NN2 ,_, did_VDD n't_XX I_PPIS1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Yes_UH ,_, you_PPY said_VVD ._. 
'_GE Naturally_RR Sally_NP1 talked_VVD about_II Paula_NP1 ._. 
For_IF one_MC1 thing_NN1 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ very_RG proud_JJ of_IO her_PPHO1 ,_, for_IF another_DD1 when_CS she_PPHS1 talked_VVD about_II her_APPGE lovely_JJ sister_NN1 and_CC her_APPGE exciting_JJ life_NN1 she_PPHS1 felt_VVD as_CS21 if_CS22 some_DD of_IO the_AT glamour_NN1 rubbed_VVD off_RP onto_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
But_CCB Edward_NP1 had_VHD never_RR met_VVN Paula_NP1 ._. 
'_GE Sounds_NN2 as_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 's_VBZ doing_VDG well_RR ,_, '_GE Edward_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 know_VV0 ._. 
She_PPHS1 's_VBZ only_RR done_VDN half_RR the_AT course_NN1 and_CC already_RR she_PPHS1 has_VHZ been_VBN picked_VVN out_RP for_IF this_DD1 job_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 think_VV0 she_PPHS1 's_VBZ going_VVGK to_TO go_VVI a_AT1 long_JJ way_NN1 which_DDQ she_PPHS1 deserves_VVZ to_TO ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 speared_VVD the_AT cherry_NN1 which_DDQ was_VBDZ floating_VVG in_II her_APPGE Babycham_NP1 and_CC popped_VVD it_PPH1 into_II her_APPGE mouth_NN1 ._. 
'_" Where_RRQ is_VBZ the_AT show_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Edward_NP1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_GE Bristol_NP1 ._. 
Why_RRQ ?_? 
'_" '_" Do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY think_VVI we_PPIS2 ought_VMK to_TO go_VVI along_RP and_CC support_VVI her_PPHO1 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ so_RG surprised_JJ she_PPHS1 almost_RR choked_VVN on_II her_APPGE cherry_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX think_VVI men_NN2 were_VBDR interested_JJ in_II fashion_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Now_CS21 that_CS22 I_PPIS1 've_VH0 got_VVN the_AT car_NN1 we_PPIS2 can_VM do_VDI things_NN2 like_II that_DD1 ,_, '_GE Edward_NP1 went_VVD on_RP ._. 
'_" We_PPIS2 could_VM take_VVI your_APPGE sister_NN1 home_RL afterwards_RT if_CS she_PPHS1 wants_VVZ a_AT1 lift_NN1 ,_, that_DD1 is_VBZ ._. 
'_" '_GE So_RR we_PPIS2 could_VM ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD ,_, pleased_JJ ._. 
The_AT thought_NN1 that_CST she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ the_AT one_PN1 with_IW a_AT1 boyfriend_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 car_NN1 made_VVD her_PPHO1 feel_VV0 very_RG important_JJ one_PN1 up_RP on_II Paula_NP1 for_IF a_AT1 change_NN1 !_! 
They_PPHS2 finished_VVD their_APPGE drinks_NN2 and_CC left_VVD ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ completely_RR dark_JJ by_RT21 now_RT22 ,_, a_AT1 black_JJ velvety_JJ night_NNT1 sprinkled_VVN with_IW stars_NN2 ._. 
Sally_NP1 sat_VVD close_RR to_II Edward_NP1 on_II the_AT bench_NN1 seat_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 drove_VVD with_IW one_MC1 arm_NN1 around_II her_PPHO1 ,_, somehow_RR managing_VVG to_TO change_VVI gear_NN1 with_IW his_APPGE right_JJ hand_NN1 ._. 
When_CS they_PPHS2 were_VBDR almost_RR home_RL Edward_NP1 pulled_VVD into_II a_AT1 farm_NN1 gateway_NN1 and_CC turned_VVD off_II the_AT engine_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 pulled_VVD Sally_NP1 close_VV0 ,_, kissing_VVG her_PPHO1 ,_, and_CC she_PPHS1 wound_VVD her_APPGE arms_NN2 round_II his_APPGE neck_NN1 ,_, enjoying_VVG the_AT first_MD little_JJ prickles_NN2 of_IO yearning_VVG ._. 
All_DB too_RG soon_RR however_RRQV his_APPGE hands_NN2 began_VVD their_APPGE usual_JJ wandering_JJ ,_, slipping_VVG inside_II her_APPGE blouse_NN1 to_TO unclip_VVI her_APPGE bra_NN1 hooks_NN2 ,_, pushing_VVG her_APPGE skirt_NN1 well_RR up_RP her_APPGE thighs_NN2 and_CC trying_VVG to_TO slip_VVI her_APPGE panties_NN2 off_RP ._. 
Sally_NP1 sat_VVD down_RP hard_RR on_II them_PPHO2 ,_, forcing_VVG her_APPGE legs_NN2 together_RL ,_, but_CCB as_RR21 usual_RR22 in_II the_AT end_NN1 he_PPHS1 won_VVD and_CC she_PPHS1 retrieved_VVD the_AT panties_NN2 from_II the_AT floor_NN1 ,_, pushing_VVG them_PPHO2 behind_II her_PPHO1 on_II the_AT seat_NN1 before_CS they_PPHS2 were_VBDR trampled_VVN underfoot_RL ._. 
'_" Let_VM21 's_VM22 get_VVI in_II the_AT back_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 would_VM be_VBI much_RR more_RGR comfortable_JJ ,_, '_GE Edward_NP1 suggested_VVD ._. 
'_" No_UH !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD ,_, realising_VVG the_AT dangers_NN2 of_IO the_AT back_NN1 seat_NN1 ._. 
'_" We_PPIS2 ought_VMK to_TO be_VBI getting_VVG home_RL ._. 
Mum_NN1 will_VM be_VBI expecting_VVG me_PPIO1 to_TO be_VBI on_II the_AT bus_NN1 ,_, remember_VV0 ._. 
'_GE Edward_NP1 ignored_VVD her_APPGE protest_NN1 ,_, somehow_RR contorting_VVG himself_PPX1 so_CS21 that_CS22 he_PPHS1 could_VM kiss_VVI her_APPGE breasts_NN2 ,_, bare_JJ now_RT ,_, since_CS her_APPGE bra_NN1 was_VBDZ around_II her_APPGE waist_NN1 ,_, and_CC still_RR keep_VV0 his_APPGE hand_NN1 between_II her_APPGE legs_NN2 beneath_II the_AT rucked-up_JJ skirt_NN1 ._. 
Something_PN1 about_II the_AT feel_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE lips_NN2 tugging_VVG at_II her_APPGE nipples_NN2 began_VVD to_TO excite_VVI Sally_NP1 and_CC though_CS she_PPHS1 still_RR felt_VVD nothing_PN1 but_II discomfort_NN1 from_II his_APPGE probing_JJ finger_NN1 she_PPHS1 relaxed_VVD a_RR21 little_RR22 ,_, leaning_VVG her_APPGE head_NN1 back_RP into_II the_AT corner_NN1 provided_VVN by_II the_AT bench_NN1 seat_NN1 and_CC the_AT window_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 really_RR was_VBDZ a_AT1 rather_RG pleasant_JJ sensation_NN1 ._. 
Edward_NP1 contorted_VVD again_RT ,_, biting_VVG first_MD at_II her_APPGE throat_NN1 and_CC then_RT kissing_VVG her_APPGE full_JJ on_II the_AT mouth_NN1 ,_, forcing_VVG her_APPGE lips_NN2 apart_RL with_IW his_APPGE tongue_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 could_VM taste_VVI the_AT cigarettes_NN2 and_CC beer_NN1 and_CC found_VVD that_CST that_DD1 too_RR was_VBDZ exciting_JJ ._. 
Then_RT somehow_RR she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ spreadeagled_VVN along_II the_AT seat_NN1 and_CC he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ half-kneeling_JJ ,_, half_DB -lying_JJ on_II31 top_II32 of_II33 her_PPHO1 and_CC suddenly_RR she_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX think_VVI that_DD1 what_DDQ was_VBDZ between_II her_APPGE legs_NN2 was_VBDZ his_APPGE finger_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ less_RGR sharp_JJ ,_, bigger_JJR ,_, hotter_JJR and_CC instead_II21 of_II22 scratching_VVG painfully_RR it_PPH1 felt_VVD good_JJ ._. 
Carefully_RR Sally_NP1 moved_VVD against_II it_PPH1 and_CC felt_VVD a_AT1 sort_NN1 of_IO yearning_VVG begin_VV0 in_II the_AT sensitised_JJ area_NN1 between_II her_APPGE thighs_NN2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 moved_VVD again_RT experimentally_RR ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ nice_RR oooh_UH ,_, really_RR nice_JJ ._. 
Edward_NP1 was_VBDZ still_RR kissing_VVG her_PPHO1 ,_, his_APPGE tongue_NN1 circling_VVG inside_II her_APPGE mouth_NN1 ,_, but_CCB all_DB she_PPHS1 could_VM think_VVI about_II was_VBDZ this_DD1 new_JJ sensation_NN1 between_II her_APPGE legs_NN2 ,_, a_RR21 little_RR22 like_II the_AT way_NN1 she_PPHS1 felt_VVD when_CS they_PPHS2 danced_VVD ,_, but_CCB even_RR better_RRR ._. 
'_" Oh_UH ,_, Sally_NP1 !_! '_" he_PPHS1 whispered_VVD ,_, his_APPGE breath_NN1 ragged_JJ ._. 
Then_RT suddenly_RR he_PPHS1 lunged_VVD and_CC the_AT pleasant_JJ sensation_NN1 was_VBDZ gone_VVN ,_, replaced_VVD not_XX by_II pain_NN1 but_CCB by_II a_AT1 strange_JJ ,_, full_JJ feeling_NN1 and_CC Sally_NP1 began_VVD to_TO feel_VVI frightened_JJ again_RT ._. 
She_PPHS1 wanted_VVD him_PPHO1 to_TO stop_VVI yet_RR at_II the_AT same_DA time_NNT1 wanted_VVD him_PPHO1 to_TO go_VVI on_RP in_II the_AT hope_NN1 that_CST the_AT lovely_JJ sensations_NN2 would_VM begin_VVI again_RT ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ also_RR dimly_RR aware_JJ that_CST they_PPHS2 had_VHD passed_VVN the_AT point_NN1 of_IO no_AT return_NN1 now_RT she_PPHS1 had_VHD allowed_VVN him_PPHO1 inside_II her_PPHO1 it_PPH1 seemed_VVD wrong_JJ to_TO yell_VVI at_II him_PPHO1 to_TO stop_VVI or_CC begin_VVI fighting_VVG him_PPHO1 ._. 
After_CS a_AT1 few_DA2 thrusting_JJ minutes_NNT2 Edward_NP1 gave_VVD a_AT1 strangled_JJ cry_NN1 that_CST seemed_VVD to_TO come_VVI from_II deep_JJ in_II his_APPGE throat_NN1 and_CC jerked_VVN out_II21 of_II22 her_PPHO1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 sprawled_VVD back_RP behind_II the_AT steering_NN1 wheel_NN1 ,_, eyes_NN2 closed_VVD ,_, breathing_VVG heavily_RR and_CC clutching_VVG a_AT1 handkerchief_NN1 to_II himself_PPX1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 lay_VVD without_IW moving_VVG ,_, looking_VVG at_II him_PPHO1 in_II41 the_II42 light_II43 of_II44 the_AT moon_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 felt_VVD stunned_JJ ,_, as_CS21 if_CS22 what_DDQ he_PPHS1 had_VHD done_VDN to_II her_PPHO1 had_VHD somehow_RR paralysed_VVN not_XX only_RR her_APPGE limbs_NN2 but_CCB her_APPGE senses_NN2 too_RR ,_, leaving_VVG her_APPGE tense_JJ ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ no_AT satisfaction_NN1 ,_, no_AT pleasure_NN1 ,_, just_RR a_AT1 kind_NN1 of_IO aching_JJ emptiness_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT suddenly_RR she_PPHS1 became_VVD aware_JJ of_IO how_RGQ inelegant_JJ she_PPHS1 must_VM look_VVI ,_, sprawled_VVD there_RL with_IW her_APPGE skirt_NN1 up_RP around_II her_APPGE hips_NN2 and_CC her_APPGE bra_NN1 dangling_VVG out_II21 of_II22 her_APPGE open_JJ blouse_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 sat_VVD up_RP ,_, straightening_VVG her_APPGE clothes_NN2 just_RR as_CSA Edward_NP1 opened_VVD the_AT steamed-up_JJ window_NN1 of_IO the_AT car_NN1 and_CC dumped_VVD the_AT handkerchief_NN1 out_RP into_II the_AT hedge_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY wo_VM n't_XX have_VHI any_DD hankies_NN2 left_VVN as_CSA this_DD1 rate_NN1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ,_, then_RT giggled_VVD with_IW embarrassment_NN1 ._. 
What_DDQ a_AT1 stupid_JJ thing_NN1 to_TO have_VHI said_VVN !_! 
'_" Who_PNQS cares_VVZ ?_? 
'_GE Edward_NP1 asked_VVD grandly_RR ._. 
He_PPHS1 reached_VVD for_IF her_PPHO1 to_TO kiss_VVI her_PPHO1 again_RT and_CC Sally_NP1 clung_VVD to_II him_PPHO1 hoping_VVG that_CST somehow_RR the_AT contact_NN1 would_VM make_VVI everything_PN1 come_VVN right_RR ._. 
But_CCB after_CS a_AT1 minute_NNT1 he_PPHS1 put_VVD her_PPHO1 away_RL and_CC started_VVD the_AT engine_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'd_VHD better_RRR get_VVI you_PPY home_RL ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
Sally_NP1 felt_VVD like_II crying_VVG again_RT ._. 
There_EX must_VM be_VBI something_PN1 wrong_JJ with_IW her_PPHO1 ._. 
They_PPHS2 'd_VHD gone_VVN all_DB the_AT way_NN1 and_CC still_RR she_PPHS1 did_VDD n't_XX feel_VVI any_DD of_IO the_AT things_NN2 one_PN1 was_VBDZ supposed_JJ to_TO feel_VVI elated_JJ ,_, contented_VVD ,_, together_RL ._. 
Now_CS21 that_CS22 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ over_II Edward_NP1 seemed_VVD to_TO have_VHI gone_VVN a_AT1 very_RG long_JJ way_NN1 away_II21 from_II22 her_PPHO1 ,_, as_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ no_AT more_DAR than_CSN a_AT1 stranger_NN1 to_II whom_PNQO he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ giving_VVG a_AT1 lift_NN1 ._. 
For_IF the_AT remainder_NN1 of_IO the_AT journey_NN1 she_PPHS1 fiddled_VVD with_IW her_APPGE clothes_NN2 ,_, trying_VVG to_TO make_VVI sure_JJ she_PPHS1 would_VM look_VVI respectable_JJ when_CS she_PPHS1 arrived_VVD home_RL and_CC arranging_VVG the_AT neck_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE blouse_NN1 to_TO cover_VVI her_APPGE throat_NN1 where_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ sure_JJ she_PPHS1 must_VM have_VHI another_DD1 love_NN1 bite_NN1 ._. 
'_GE See_VV0 you_PPY on_II Saturday_NPD1 same_DA place_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Edward_NP1 said_VVD as_CSA he_PPHS1 stopped_VVD the_AT car_NN1 outside_II her_APPGE house_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 nodded_VVD ,_, the_AT feeling_NN1 of_IO let-down_NN1 growing_VVG ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD hoped_VVN he_PPHS1 might_VM arrange_VVI to_TO come_VVI and_CC collect_VVI her_PPHO1 now_CS21 that_CS22 he_PPHS1 had_VHD the_AT car_NN1 and_CC now_CS21 that_CS22 things_NN2 were_VBDR ,_, well_RR ,_, serious_JJ between_II them_PPHO2 ._. 
But_CCB she_PPHS1 did_VDD n't_XX like_VVI to_TO suggest_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
As_CSA she_PPHS1 slammed_VVD the_AT car_NN1 door_NN1 she_PPHS1 saw_VVD curtains_NN2 at_II lighted_JJ windows_NN2 twitching_VVG up_RP and_CC down_II the_AT road_NN1 ._. 
Well_RR ,_, at_RR21 least_RR22 he_PPHS1 'd_VHD brought_VVN her_PPHO1 home_RL ._. 
At_RR21 least_RR22 the_AT neighbours_NN2 would_VM know_VVI she_PPHS1 had_VHD a_AT1 boyfriend_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 car_NN1 ._. 
Walking_VVG up_II the_AT path_NN1 to_II the_AT front_JJ door_NN1 on_II legs_NN2 that_CST felt_VVD slightly_RR wobbly_JJ Sally_NP1 realised_VVD she_PPHS1 would_VM have_VHI to_TO be_VBI satisfied_VVN with_IW that_DD1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 and_CC Edward_NP1 sat_VVD in_II the_AT very_JJ front_JJ row_NN1 of_IO the_AT audience_NN1 at_II the_AT Fashion_NN1 Show_NN1 on_II canvas_NN1 hospital-style_NN1 chairs_NN2 ._. 
Two_MC feet_NN2 in_II31 front_II32 of_II33 them_PPHO2 was_VBDZ the_AT catwalk_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 bare_JJ narrow_JJ wooden_JJ platform_NN1 angling_NN1 away_II21 from_II22 a_AT1 curtained_JJ entrance_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 stared_VVD at_II the_AT curtains_NN2 wondering_VVG what_DDQ was_VBDZ going_VVG on_RP behind_II them_PPHO2 ._. 
Chaos_NN1 ,_, probably_RR ._. 
Paula_NP1 had_VHD told_VVN her_PPHO1 there_EX were_VBDR twelve_MC models_NN2 in_II the_AT show_NN1 and_CC each_DD1 of_IO them_PPHO2 had_VHD to_TO wear_VVI at_RR21 least_RR22 ten_MC outfits_NN2 ._. 
One_MC1 hundred_NNO and_CC twenty_MC outfits_NN2 ,_, not_XX to_TO mention_VVI all_DB the_AT shoes_NN2 and_CC hats_NN2 and_CC gloves_NN2 ._. 
How_RRQ on_II earth_NN1 did_VDD they_PPHS2 keep_VVI track_NN1 of_IO them_PPHO2 all_DB ?_? 
When_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ dressing_VVG to_TO go_VVI out_RP Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ invariably_RR unable_JK to_TO find_VVI the_AT belt_NN1 she_PPHS1 wanted_VVD ,_, one_MC1 shoe_NN1 had_VHD gone_VVN missing_JJ or_CC one_MC1 stocking_NN1 developed_VVD a_AT1 ladder_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB one_MC1 hundred_NNO and_CC twenty_MC outfits_NN2 what_DDQ a_AT1 nightmare_NN1 !_! 
She_PPHS1 glanced_VVD around_RP at_II the_AT audience_NN1 who_PNQS were_VBDR appearing_VVG in_II twos_MC2 and_CC threes_MC2 ._. 
Mostly_RR they_PPHS2 were_VBDR very_RG smart_JJ women_NN2 in_II suits_NN2 and_CC soft_JJ draped_JJ dresses_NN2 ._. 
Sally_NP1 had_VHD agonised_VVN over_II what_DDQ to_TO wear_VVI she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ so_RG afraid_JJ of_IO letting_VVG Paula_NP1 down_RP but_CCB eventually_RR she_PPHS1 had_VHD settled_VVN on_II a_AT1 neat_JJ shirt-waister_JJ blouse_NN1 and_CC pencil_NN1 skirt_NN1 and_CC Paula_NP1 had_VHD loaned_VVN her_PPHO1 a_AT1 poplin_NN1 duster_NN1 coat_NN1 in_II duck-egg_JJ blue_JJ with_IW a_AT1 thick_JJ soft_JJ grey_JJ Lucca_NP1 Lamb_NP1 collar_NN1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 felt_VVD good_JJ in_II it_PPH1 the_AT fur_NN1 was_VBDZ gorgeously_RR soft_JJ when_CS she_PPHS1 buried_VVD her_APPGE chin_NN1 in_II it_PPH1 and_CC she_PPHS1 thought_VVD that_CST at_RR21 least_RR22 she_PPHS1 could_VM hold_VVI her_APPGE own_DA in_II the_AT midst_NN1 of_IO all_DB this_DD1 elegance_NN1 ._. 
The_AT background_NN1 music_NN1 stopped_VVN and_CC was_VBDZ replaced_VVN by_II an_AT1 expectant_JJ hum_NN1 ,_, then_RT that_CST too_RR ceased_VVN as_II the_AT curtains_NN2 parted_VVN and_CC a_AT1 man_NN1 in_II a_AT1 dinner_NN1 jacket_NN1 and_CC black_JJ bow_NN1 tie_NN1 stepped_VVD out_RP onto_II the_AT catwalk_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Ladies_NN2 and_CC gentlemen_NN2 welcome_VV0 !_! '_" he_PPHS1 boomed_VVD ._. 
His_APPGE microphone_NN1 whistled_VVD a_RR21 little_RR22 and_CC Sally_NP1 winced_VVD in_II embarrassment_NN1 ._. 
The_AT first_MD model_NN1 appeared_VVD on_II the_AT catwalk_NN1 ,_, looking_VVG so_RG glamorous_JJ ,_, so_RG unbelievably_RR chic_JJ ,_, that_CST Sally_NP1 could_VM scarcely_RR believe_VVI that_CST her_APPGE very_RG own_DA sister_NN1 could_VM be_VBI a_AT1 part_NN1 of_IO this_DD1 glittering_JJ performance_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB a_AT1 few_DA2 moments_NN2 later_RRR there_RL she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ tall_JJ and_CC beautiful_JJ in_II a_AT1 little_JJ green_JJ boucl_NN1 dress_NN1 with_IW matching_JJ jacket_NN1 ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ her_PPHO1 it_PPH1 's_VBZ Paula_NP1 !_! 
'_GE Sally_NP1 hissed_VVD ,_, almost_RR falling_VVG off_RP her_APPGE chair_NN1 in_II excitement_NN1 ._. 
'_" That_DD1 is_VBZ ?_? 
'_GE Edward_NP1 whispered_VVD back_RP ,_, stunned_VVD ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ,_, does_VDZ n't_XX she_PPHS1 look_VVI marvellous_JJ ?_? 
'_" Someone_PN1 behind_II them_PPHO2 coughed_VVD pointedly_RR and_CC they_PPHS2 went_VVD quiet_JJ but_CCB Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ wishing_VVG she_PPHS1 could_VM shout_VVI to_II the_AT whole_JJ room_NN1 :_: '_" That_DD1 's_VBZ my_APPGE sister_NN1 !_! 
'_" She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ so_RG proud_JJ she_PPHS1 thought_VVD she_PPHS1 would_VM burst_VVI ._. 
And_CC so_RG happy_JJ and_CC excited_JJ that_CST it_PPH1 did_VDD not_XX occur_VVI to_II her_PPHO1 to_TO worry_VVI about_II the_AT devastating_JJ effect_NN1 Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ having_VHG on_II Edward_NP1 ._. 
Behind_II the_AT scenes_NN2 Paula_NP1 slipped_VVD out_II21 of_II22 one_MC1 outfit_NN1 ,_, letting_VVG it_PPH1 fall_VVI to_II the_AT floor_NN1 ,_, and_CC reached_VVN for_IF the_AT next_MD ,_, hanging_VVG in_II the_AT correct_JJ order_NN1 on_II her_APPGE clothes_NN2 rail_NN1 ._. 
The_AT girl_NN1 who_PNQS was_VBDZ dressing_VVG her_PPHO1 pulled_VVD up_RP the_AT zipper_NN1 while_CS Paula_NP1 kicked_VVD off_RP a_AT1 pair_NN of_IO black_JJ suede_NN1 shoes_NN2 and_CC eased_VVD her_APPGE feet_NN2 into_II crocodile_NN1 ones_NN2 ._. 
A_AT1 quick_JJ flick_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 comb_NN1 through_II her_APPGE hair_NN1 there_EX was_VBDZ no_AT hat_NN1 to_TO accessorise_VVI this_DD1 dress_NN1 she_PPHS1 reached_VVD for_IF the_AT crocodile_NN1 clutch_NN1 bag_NN1 and_CC moved_VVD towards_II the_AT doorway_NN1 for_IF Arlene_NP1 to_TO give_VVI her_PPHO1 a_AT1 quick_JJ check_NN1 before_CS she_PPHS1 stepped_VVD out_RP onto_II the_AT catwalk_NN1 again_RT ._. 
She_PPHS1 felt_VVD alive_JJ as_CSA never_RR before_RT ,_, and_CC her_APPGE eyes_NN2 were_VBDR glittering_VVG with_IW excitement_NN1 ._. 
Her_APPGE initial_JJ nerves_NN2 had_VHD all_RR gone_VVN now_RT although_CS it_PPH1 still_RR felt_VVD strange_JJ to_TO be_VBI on_II a_AT1 catwalk_NN1 rather_II21 than_II22 the_AT carpeted_JJ floor_NN1 of_IO the_AT room_NN1 at_II the_AT Grand_JJ Hotel_NN1 ._. 
Arlene_NP1 gave_VVD her_PPHO1 a_AT1 small_JJ push_NN1 to_TO indicate_VVI it_PPH1 was_VBDZ time_NNT1 and_CC she_PPHS1 moved_VVD out_RP ._. 
She_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX wait_VVI to_TO be_VBI back_RP under_II the_AT lights_NN2 again_RT with_IW all_DB eyes_NN2 on_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
As_CSA she_PPHS1 sashayed_VVD down_RP the_AT catwalk_NN1 she_PPHS1 caught_VVD sight_NN1 of_IO Sally_NP1 and_CC Edward_NP1 ._. 
The_AT first_MD time_NNT1 out_RP she_PPHS1 had_VHD seen_VVN nothing_PN1 but_II a_AT1 sea_NN1 of_IO faces_NN2 ,_, so_RG hard_RR had_VHD she_PPHS1 been_VBN concentrating_VVG on_II what_DDQ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ doing_VDG ._. 
Now_RT she_PPHS1 let_VVD her_APPGE eyes_NN2 dwell_VVI on_II them_PPHO2 for_IF a_AT1 moment_NN1 Sally_NP1 glowing_VVG with_IW pride_NN1 ,_, Edward_NP1 with_IW a_AT1 slightly_RR dazed_JJ expression_NN1 on_II his_APPGE handsome_JJ face_NN1 ._. 
Not_XX bad_JJ !_! 
Paula_NP1 thought_VVD ._. 
Not_XX bad_JJ at_RR21 all_RR22 ._. 
You_PPY have_VH0 quite_RG a_AT1 catch_NN1 there_RL ,_, little_JJ sister_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX dare_VVI look_NN1 at_II them_PPHO2 for_IF too_RG long_RR for_II31 fear_II32 of_II33 missing_VVG her_APPGE footing_NN1 or_CC forgetting_VVG a_AT1 move_NN1 but_CCB the_AT look_NN1 on_II Edward_NP1 's_GE face_NN1 added_VVD another_DD1 notch_NN1 to_II her_APPGE enjoyment_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 twirled_VVD slowly_RR ,_, feeling_VVG his_APPGE eyes_NN2 on_II her_PPHO1 so_CS21 that_CS22 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ as_CS21 though_CS22 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ receiving_VVG an_AT1 injection_NN1 of_IO adrenalin_NN1 ._. 
Oh_UH how_RRQ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ enjoying_VVG herself_PPX1 !_! 
She_PPHS1 wanted_VVD it_PPH1 to_TO go_VVI on_RP for_RR21 ever_RR22 and_CC ever_RR !_! 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ back_RP at_II the_AT curtains_NN2 again_RT ._. 
Time_NNT1 to_TO turn_VVI ,_, hold_VV0 one_MC1 last_MD pose_NN1 ,_, then_RT move_VV0 out_RP ._. 
But_CCB there_EX were_VBDR still_RR eight_MC outfits_NN2 to_TO go_VVI ._. 
Paula_NP1 intended_VVD to_TO make_VVI the_AT most_DAT of_IO every_AT1 one_MC1 of_IO them_PPHO2 ._. 
'_GE Well_NN1 ,_, did_VDD you_PPY enjoy_VVI it_PPH1 ?_? 
'_" '_" Oh_UH yes_UH !_! 
Paula_NP1 ,_, you_PPY were_VBDR wonderful_JJ !_! 
'_GE The_AT show_NN1 was_VBDZ over_RP ,_, the_AT audience_NN1 had_VHD drifted_VVN away_RL to_II a_AT1 reception_NN1 room_NN1 where_CS they_PPHS2 would_VM be_VBI further_RRR wooed_VVN with_IW a_AT1 glass_NN1 of_IO champagne_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 selection_NN1 of_IO canapes_NN2 and_CC nibbles_NN2 and_CC Paula_NP1 ,_, dressed_VVN now_RT in_II one_MC1 of_IO her_APPGE own_DA suits_NN2 ,_, smart_JJ black_JJ barathea_NN1 ,_, had_VHD emerged_VVN from_II the_AT dressing_NN1 rooms_NN2 to_TO meet_VVI the_AT waiting_JJ Sally_NP1 and_CC Edward_NP1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ still_RR on_II a_AT1 '_GE high_JJ '_GE ,_, the_AT potent_JJ adrenalin_NN1 pumping_VVG through_II her_APPGE veins_NN2 ,_, eyes_NN2 sparkling_VVG ,_, cheeks_NN2 glowing_VVG with_IW a_AT1 becoming_JJ flush_NN1 that_CST owed_VVD nothing_PN1 to_II the_AT skilfully_RR applied_JJ make-up_NN1 ._. 
'_" Did_VDD you_PPY see_VVI anything_PN1 you_PPY 'd_VM like_VVI to_TO buy_VVI ?_? 
'_" '_" Oh_UH yes_UH everything_PN1 !_! 
But_CCB you_PPY know_VV0 very_RG well_RR I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX ._. 
And_CC anyway_RR ,_, it_PPH1 was_VBDZ you_PPY we_PPIS2 came_VVD to_TO see_VVI ._. 
'_" '_" You_PPY were_VBDR n't_XX supposed_JJ to_TO be_VBI looking_VVG at_II me_PPIO1 ._. 
You_PPY were_VBDR supposed_JJ to_TO be_VBI looking_VVG at_II the_AT clothes_NN2 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD artlessly_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ watching_VVG Edward_NP1 out_II21 of_II22 the_AT corner_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE eye_NN1 ._. 
Yes_UH ,_, he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ every_AT1 bit_NN1 as_RG good_JJ looking_VVG as_CSA she_PPHS1 had_VHD thought_VVN he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ when_RRQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD glimpsed_VVN him_PPHO1 from_II the_AT catwalk_NN1 ._. 
And_CC he_PPHS1 owned_VVD a_AT1 car_NN1 !_! 
Not_XX bad_JJ at_RR21 all_RR22 ._. 
He_PPHS1 was_VBDZ only_RR an_AT1 office_NN1 worker_NN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, a_AT1 clerk_NN1 of_IO sorts_NN2 ,_, Sally_NP1 had_VHD said_VVN ,_, not_XX quite_RR in_II the_AT class_NN1 that_CST Paula_NP1 intended_VVD to_TO aim_VVI at_II ,_, but_CCB very_RG presentable_JJ for_IF all_DB that_DD1 ._. 
And_CC to_TO think_VVI he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ going_VVG out_RP with_IW Sally_NP1 !_! 
The_AT fact_NN1 was_VBDZ somehow_RR offensive_JJ to_II Paula_NP1 's_GE ego_NN1 ._. 
In_II that_DD1 moment_NN1 she_PPHS1 made_VVD up_RP her_APPGE mind_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD n't_XX really_RR want_VVI him_PPHO1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 but_CCB she_PPHS1 simply_RR had_VHN to_TO prove_VVI to_II herself_PPX1 that_CST he_PPHS1 would_VM prefer_VVI her_PPHO1 to_II Sally_NP1 ,_, given_VVN the_AT choice_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 smiled_VVD at_II him_PPHO1 and_CC felt_VVD his_APPGE quickening_JJ interest_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ so_RG easy_JJ ,_, so_RG incredibly_RR easy_JJ ._. 
What_DDQ was_VBDZ the_AT expression_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Taking_JJ candy_NN1 from_II a_AT1 baby_NN1 ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 summed_VVD up_RP the_AT situation_NN1 perfectly_RR ._. 
'_" Did_VDD Sally_NP1 say_VVI you_PPY might_VM be_VBI able_JK to_TO squeeze_VVI me_PPIO1 into_II your_APPGE car_NN1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ,_, fluttering_VVG her_APPGE eyelashes_NN2 ._. 
'_GE Hardly_RR squeeze_VV0 ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 began_VVD ,_, embarrassed_JJ ,_, then_RT broke_VVD off_RP ._. 
Edward_NP1 was_VBDZ not_XX listening_VVG ._. 
Neither_DD1 of_IO them_PPHO2 were_VBDR ._. 
Edward_NP1 was_VBDZ staring_VVG at_II Paula_NP1 and_CC Sally_NP1 did_VDD not_XX like_VVI the_AT expression_NN1 on_II his_APPGE face_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 felt_VVD the_AT pit_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE stomach_NN1 fall_VV0 away_RL ._. 
'_" It_PPH1 's_VBZ a_AT1 big_JJ car_NN1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 finished_VVD lamely_RR ._. 
'_" Are_VBR you_PPY sure_JJ I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX making_VVG a_AT1 nuisance_NN1 of_IO myself_PPX1 ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 gushed_VVD ._. 
'_GE Of_RR21 course_RR22 not_XX ._. 
I_PPIS1 have_VH0 to_TO drive_VVI Sally_NP1 home_RL anyway_RR ._. 
'_GE The_AT way_NN1 he_PPHS1 said_VVD it_PPH1 made_VVD Sally_NP1 feel_VVI like_II a_AT1 parcel_NN1 for_IF delivery_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 wo_VM n't_XX be_VBI long_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM just_RR get_VVI my_APPGE things_NN2 ..._... 
'_GE Paula_NP1 disappeared_VVD through_II the_AT swing_NN1 doors_NN2 ._. 
Edward_NP1 gazed_VVD after_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 glow_NN1 about_II him_PPHO1 that_CST all_DB men_NN2 had_VHD when_CS they_PPHS2 were_VBDR around_II Paula_NP1 ._. 
Sally_NP1 felt_VVD sick_JJ ._. 
'_" What_DDQ are_VBR we_PPIS2 going_VVG to_TO do_VDI on_II Saturday_NPD1 ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ,_, catching_VVG at_II his_APPGE arm_NN1 ,_, desperate_JJ for_IF reassurance_NN1 ._. 
'_" Hmm_UH ?_? 
Oh_UH ..._... 
I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX know_VVI ._. 
Where_RRQ does_VDZ your_APPGE sister_NN1 go_VVI ?_? 
Perhaps_RR we_PPIS2 could_VM make_VVI up_RP a_AT1 party_NN1 ._. 
That_DD1 would_VM be_VBI fun_JJ ._. 
'_" For_IF you_PPY ,_, maybe_RR ,_, not_XX for_IF me_PPIO1 !_! 
Sally_NP1 thought_VVD ._. 
Paula_NP1 reappeared_VVD ,_, carrying_VVG the_AT little_JJ modelling_NN1 case_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD had_VHN to_TO buy_VVI and_CC equip_VVI with_IW cosmetics_NN2 ,_, shoes_NN2 and_CC spare_JJ tights_NN2 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ just_RR saying_VVG to_II Sally_NP1 ,_, why_RRQ do_VD0 n't_XX you_PPY come_VVI out_RP with_IW us_PPIO2 on_II Saturday_NPD1 ?_? 
'_GE Edward_NP1 suggested_VVD ._. 
'_" We_PPIS2 could_VM go_VVI as_II a_AT1 crowd_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH what_DDQ a_AT1 shame_NN1 !_! 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 already_RR made_VVN arrangements_NN2 for_IF this_DD1 week_NNT1 ._. 
'_GE But_CCB her_APPGE eyes_NN2 were_VBDR flashing_VVG nice_JJ try_NN1 ,_, Edward_NP1 ._. 
Ask_VV0 again_RT sometime_RT ._. 
Who_PNQS knows_VVZ ?_? 
'_" Are_VBR you_PPY ready_VV0 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 asked_VVD ._. 
All_DB the_AT shine_NN1 had_VHD gone_VVN out_II21 of_II22 the_AT evening_NNT1 ._. 
Suddenly_RR all_DB she_PPHS1 wanted_VVD to_TO do_VDI was_VBDZ get_VVI home_RL and_CC bury_VVI her_APPGE head_NN1 under_II her_APPGE pillow_NN1 ._. 
On_II Saturday_NPD1 Edward_NP1 was_VBDZ late_JJ ._. 
Sally_NP1 was_VBDZ frantic_JJ ._. 
He_PPHS1 had_VHD never_RR let_VVN her_PPHO1 down_RP before_RT ._. 
Suppose_VV0 something_PN1 had_VHD happened_VVN to_II him_PPHO1 ?_? 
She_PPHS1 waited_VVD and_CC waited_VVD ,_, the_AT feeling_NN1 of_IO living_VVG a_AT1 nightmare_NN1 that_CST had_VHD been_VBN with_IW her_PPHO1 ever_RR since_II Thursday_NPD1 intensifying_NN1 ._. 
At_RR21 last_RR22 just_RR as_CSA she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ contemplating_VVG getting_VVG the_AT next_MD bus_NN1 home_RL he_PPHS1 arrived_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 ran_VVD to_TO meet_VVI him_PPHO1 ,_, weak_JJ with_IW relief_NN1 ,_, but_CCB he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ very_RG vague_JJ as_II21 to_II22 why_RRQ he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ late_JJ and_CC there_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 remoteness_NN1 about_II him_PPHO1 that_CST she_PPHS1 could_VM not_XX penetrate_VVI ._. 
Something_PN1 was_VBDZ wrong_RR she_PPHS1 knew_VVD though_CS she_PPHS1 could_VM not_XX have_VHI said_VVN what_DDQ it_PPH1 was_VBDZ and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ not_XX in_II the_AT least_RGT surprised_JJ when_CS he_PPHS1 made_VVD some_DD excuse_NN1 about_II being_VBG a_RR21 bit_RR22 busy_JJ next_MD week_NNT1 and_CC unable_JK to_TO see_VVI her_PPHO1 ._. 
When_CS he_PPHS1 stopped_VVD the_AT car_NN1 on_II the_AT way_NN1 home_NN1 Sally_NP1 threw_VVD herself_PPX1 at_II him_PPHO1 ._. 
Tonight_RT she_PPHS1 would_VM have_VHI been_VBN quite_RG willing_JJ to_TO let_VVI him_PPHO1 do_VDI anything_PN1 he_PPHS1 wanted_VVD just_RR as_CS31 long_CS32 as_CS33 things_NN2 would_VM go_VVI back_RP to_II being_VBG the_AT way_NN1 they_PPHS2 had_VHD been_VBN ._. 
But_CCB Edward_NP1 just_RR did_VDD n't_XX seem_VVI interested_JJ ._. 
'_" When_RRQ will_VM I_PPIS1 see_VVI you_PPY again_RT ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD desperately_RR ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'll_VM be_VBI in_II touch_NN1 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD vaguely_RR and_CC though_CS it_PPH1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 long_JJ time_NNT1 before_CS she_PPHS1 would_VM admit_VVI it_PPH1 to_II herself_PPX1 Sally_NP1 knew_VVD it_PPH1 was_VBDZ all_RR over_RP ._. 
That_DD1 night_NNT1 she_PPHS1 cried_VVD herself_PPX1 to_TO sleep_VVI wondering_VVG where_RRQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD gone_VVN wrong_JJ and_CC thinking_VVG she_PPHS1 could_VM not_XX bear_VVI it_PPH1 if_CS she_PPHS1 never_RR saw_VVD Edward_NP1 again_RT ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ probably_RR because_CS she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ always_RR so_RG reluctant_JJ to_TO let_VVI him_PPHO1 make_VVI love_NN1 to_II her_PPHO1 ,_, she_PPHS1 decided_VVD ._. 
Everyone_PN1 knew_VVD it_PPH1 was_VBDZ what_DDQ boys_NN2 wanted_VVD ._. 
If_CS only_RR she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN a_RR21 bit_RR22 more_RGR accommodating_JJ ,_, a_RR21 bit_RR22 more_RGR enthusiastic_JJ ._. 
As_CSA it_PPH1 was_VBDZ he_PPHS1 had_VHD obviously_RR grown_VVN tired_JJ of_IO the_AT regular_JJ struggles_NN2 and_CC gone_VVN off_RP to_TO find_VVI someone_PN1 who_PNQS gave_VVD in_II more_RGR readily_RR ._. 
But_CCB in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 what_DDQ had_VHD happened_VVN at_II the_AT fashion_NN1 show_NN1 she_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX think_VVI Paula_NP1 had_VHD any_DD hand_NN1 in_II it_PPH1 until_CS next_MD day_NNT1 at_II breakfast_NN1 ._. 
Paula_NP1 ,_, nibbling_VVG an_AT1 Energen_NN1 roll_NN1 spread_VVN with_IW reduced-calorie_JJ marmalade_NN1 ,_, said_VVD airily_RR :_: '_" Oh_UH ,_, who_PNQS do_VD0 you_PPY think_VVI came_VVD into_II the_AT store_NN1 yesterday_RT ?_? 
Your_APPGE friend_NN1 Edward_NP1 !_! 
And_CC I_PPIS1 think_VV0 you_PPY should_VM know_VVI he_PPHS1 wanted_VVD me_PPIO1 to_TO go_VVI out_RP with_IW him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE Sally_NP1 began_VVD to_TO tremble_VVI ._. 
'_" What_DDQ did_VDD you_PPY say_VVI ?_? '_" she_PPHS1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_" That_CST I_PPIS1 could_VM n't_XX possibly_RR two-time_JJ you_PPY ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD ,_, watching_VVG Sally_NP1 slyly_RR ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 told_VVD him_PPHO1 that_CST whilst_CS he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ dating_VVG my_APPGE own_DA sister_NN1 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ quite_RR out_II21 of_II22 the_AT question_NN1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 argued_VVD ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 said_VVD that_CST there_EX was_VBDZ nothing_PN1 serious_JJ between_II the_AT two_MC of_IO you_PPY and_CC you_PPY knew_VVD that_DD1 ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ adamant_JJ all_RR31 the_RR32 same_RR33 ._. 
'_" Her_APPGE eyes_NN2 narrowed_VVD ._. 
'_" You_PPY are_VBR still_RR going_VVG out_RP with_IW him_PPHO1 ,_, are_VBR n't_XX you_PPY ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX know_VVI ,_, '_GE Sally_NP1 said_VVD miserably_RR ._. 
'_GE Well_RR the_AT rat_NN1 !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD ,_, but_CCB she_PPHS1 looked_VVD pleased_JJ ._. 
'_" You_PPY ..._... you_PPY would_VM n't_XX go_VVI out_RP with_IW him_PPHO1 ,_, would_VM you_PPY ,_, Paula_NP1 ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 asked_VVD ,_, hating_VVG herself_PPX1 for_IF still_RR wanting_VVG him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" Oh_UH Sally_NP1 ,_, what_DDQ do_VD0 you_PPY think_VVI I_PPIS1 am_VBM ?_? 
'_GE Sally_NP1 did_VDD not_XX answer_VVI ._. 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX think_VVI Paula_NP1 would_VM have_VHI liked_VVN what_DDQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD to_TO say_VVI ._. 
Edward_NP1 never_RR did_VDD get_VVI in_II31 touch_II32 with_II33 Sally_NP1 again_RT ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ sick_JJ with_IW wretchedness_NN1 ,_, convinced_VVD she_PPHS1 had_VHD only_RR herself_PPX1 to_TO blame_VVI and_CC of_RR21 course_RR22 the_AT devastating_JJ effect_NN1 Paula_NP1 had_VHD on_II men_NN2 but_CCB still_RR puzzled_JJ that_CST it_PPH1 could_VM have_VHI ended_VVN so_RG suddenly_RR without_IW a_AT1 word_NN1 of_IO explanation_NN1 on_II his_APPGE part_NN1 ._. 
Besides_RR being_VBG heart-broken_JJ she_PPHS1 felt_VVD foolish_JJ and_CC a_AT1 failure_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB she_PPHS1 never_RR did_VDD find_VVI out_RP if_CS he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ successful_JJ in_II persuading_VVG Paula_NP1 to_TO go_VVI out_RP with_IW him_PPHO1 now_CS21 that_CS22 he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ free_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX want_VVI to_TO know_VVI ._. 
Once_RR ,_, months_NNT2 later_RRR ,_, when_CS she_PPHS1 went_VVD to_II the_AT Regency_NP1 on_II a_AT1 Saturday_NPD1 night_NNT1 with_IW some_DD girlfriends_NN2 she_PPHS1 practically_RR bumped_VVN into_II him_PPHO1 on_II the_AT stairs_NN2 ._. 
But_CCB he_PPHS1 merely_RR looked_VVD embarrassed_JJ and_CC said_VVD :_: '_" Oh_UH hi_UH !_! '_" as_CSA he_PPHS1 passed_VVD as_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ just_RR a_AT1 casual_JJ acquaintance_NN1 ._. 
During_II the_AT evening_NNT1 she_PPHS1 caught_VVD sight_NN1 of_IO him_PPHO1 a_AT1 few_DA2 times_NNT2 ,_, always_RR dancing_VVG ,_, holding_VVG his_APPGE partners_NN2 very_RG close_JJ ,_, and_CC managing_VVG to_TO avoid_VVI her_APPGE eyes_NN2 ._. 
After_CS that_DD1 night_NNT1 Sally_NP1 never_RR saw_VVD him_PPHO1 again_RT ._. 
CHAPTER_NN1 NINE_MC '_GE I_PPIS1 have_VH0 a_AT1 very_RG important_JJ assignment_NN1 for_IF you_PPY ,_, Paula_NP1 ,_, '_GE Arlene_NP1 Frampton-Cox_NP1 said_VVD ._. 
She_PPHS1 inserted_VVD a_AT1 Du_FW Maurier_NP1 cigarette_NN1 into_II her_APPGE long_JJ tortoiseshell_NN1 holder_NN1 and_CC sat_VVD back_RP ,_, looking_VVG at_II Paula_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS was_VBDZ seated_VVN in_II the_AT visitor_NN1 's_GE chair_NN1 on_II the_AT other_JJ side_NN1 of_IO the_AT desk_NN1 ,_, long_JJ legs_NN2 crossed_VVD elegantly_RR ._. 
Paula_NP1 looked_VVD every_AT1 inch_NNU1 a_AT1 model_NN1 these_DD2 days_NNT2 ,_, Arlene_NP1 thought_VVD with_IW a_AT1 touch_NN1 of_IO proprietorial_JJ pride_NN1 ._. 
Her_APPGE long_JJ hair_NN1 ,_, shining_JJ gold_NN1 ,_, was_VBDZ swept_VVN back_RP and_CC caught_VVN at_II the_AT nape_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE neck_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 bow_NN1 ,_, make-up_NN1 ,_, expertly_RR applied_VVN ,_, accentuated_VVD the_AT classically_RR beautiful_JJ lines_NN2 of_IO her_APPGE face_NN1 ,_, and_CC she_PPHS1 wore_VVD her_APPGE well-cut_JJ suit_NN1 with_IW all_DB the_AT panache_NN1 that_CST was_VBDZ expected_VVN of_IO her_PPHO1 ._. 
A_AT1 good_JJ suit_NN1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 working_JJ model_NN1 's_GE uniform_JJ Paula_NP1 now_RT bought_VVD two_MC each_DD1 season_NNT1 and_CC wore_VVD them_PPHO2 with_IW perfectly_RR matching_JJ accessories_NN2 ,_, hat_NN1 ,_, bag_NN1 and_CC shoes_NN2 ._. 
This_DD1 one_PN1 was_VBDZ in_II soft_JJ light_JJ green_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 boxy_JJ shaped_JJ jacket_NN1 and_CC narrow_JJ skirt_NN1 and_CC the_AT same_DA green-and-white_JJ check_NN1 material_NN1 of_IO the_AT little_JJ sleeveless_JJ blouse_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN used_VVN to_TO line_VVI the_AT jacket_NN1 and_CC face_VVI the_AT wide_JJ reveres_VVZ ._. 
Paula_NP1 's_GE bag_NN1 and_CC shoes_NN2 were_VBDR patent_JJ black_JJ leather_NN1 ,_, her_APPGE gloves_NN2 white_JJ ,_, and_CC she_PPHS1 carried_VVD a_AT1 long_JJ walking_NN1 umbrella_NN1 neatly_RR furled_VVD in_II its_APPGE fur-trimmed_JJ case_NN1 ._. 
Perfectly_RR groomed_VVN from_II head_NN1 to_II toe_NN1 and_CC with_IW all_DB that_DD1 assurance_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ ready_JJ to_TO take_VVI on_RP the_AT world_NN1 ,_, Arlene_NP1 thought_VVD with_IW satisfaction_NN1 ,_, for_CS she_PPHS1 looked_VVD on_II Paula_NP1 as_II her_PPHO1 very_RG own_DA creation_NN1 ._. 
The_AT raw_JJ materials_NN2 might_VM have_VHI been_VBN there_RL before_CS indeed_RR ,_, had_VHD n't_XX it_PPH1 been_VBN she_PPHS1 ,_, Arlene_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS had_VHD spotted_VVN them_PPHO2 ?_? 
But_CCB the_AT transformation_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 leggy_JJ young_JJ filly_NN1 into_II a_AT1 sleekly_RR beautiful_JJ racehorse_NN1 had_VHD been_VBN her_APPGE doing._NNU eighteen_MC months_NNT2 on_II the_AT model_NN1 circuit_NN1 had_VHD eliminated_VVN all_DB trace_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE former_DA Somerset_NP1 accent_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD listened_VVN to_II Arlene_NP1 's_GE own_DA voice_NN1 and_CC set_VVD about_RP imitating_VVG it_PPH1 for_CS she_PPHS1 held_VVD her_APPGE mentor_NN1 in_II the_AT highest_JJT esteem_NN1 whilst_CS still_RR being_VBG a_RR21 little_RR22 afraid_JJ of_IO her_PPHO1 ._. 
The_AT House_NN1 of_IO Mattli_NN1 is_VBZ expanding_VVG from_II couture_NN1 into_II ready-to-wear_JJ and_CC one_MC1 of_IO the_AT big_JJ Bristol_NP1 stores_NN2 ,_, Taylors_NP1 ,_, are_VBR putting_VVG on_II a_AT1 show_NN1 to_TO publicise_VVI the_AT fact_NN1 that_CST they_PPHS2 will_VM be_VBI stocking_VVG the_AT new_JJ prt--porter_NN1 '_GE ,_, Arlene_NP1 explained_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 have_VH0 been_VBN asked_VVN to_TO supply_VVI the_AT models_NN2 and_CC I_PPIS1 would_VM like_VVI you_PPY to_TO be_VBI one_MC1 of_IO them_PPHO2 ._. 
'_" '_GE Mattli_NN2 !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 repeated_VVD ,_, impressed_VVD ._. 
The_AT House_NN1 of_IO Mattli_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 husband_NN1 and_CC wife_NN1 team_NN1 who_PNQS were_VBDR numbered_VVN amongst_II the_AT top_NN1 ten_MC names_NN2 in_II the_AT Incorporated_JJ Society_NN1 of_IO London_NP1 Fashion_NN1 Designers_NN2 ._. 
Furthermore_RR Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 Frenchwoman_NN1 ,_, an_AT1 accident_NN1 of_IO birth_NN1 which_DDQ added_VVD to_II her_APPGE glamour_NN1 ,_, for_CS was_VBDZ not_XX Paris_NP1 the_AT fashion_NN1 capital_NN1 of_IO the_AT world_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 will_VM be_VBI coming_VVG to_II Bristol_NP1 herself_PPX1 ,_, '_GE Arlene_NP1 continued_VVD ._. 
'_" Taylors_NP2 have_VH0 a_AT1 certain_JJ amount_NN1 of_IO stock_NN1 but_CCB she_PPHS1 will_VM be_VBI bringing_VVG extra_JJ samples_NN2 from_II London_NP1 especially_RR for_IF the_AT show_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 only_RR want_VV0 the_AT best_JJT of_IO my_APPGE girls_NN2 on_II this_DD1 job_NN1 ._. 
Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 ,_, remember_VV0 ,_, is_VBZ used_VVN to_II the_AT best_JJT ._. 
We_PPIS2 ca_VM n't_XX afford_VVI any_DD sloppiness_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 can_VM count_VVI on_II you_PPY ,_, Paula_NP1 ,_, I_PPIS1 feel_VV0 sure_JJ ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH yes_UH ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD ,_, brimming_VVG with_IW suppressed_JJ excitement_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY can_VM count_VVI on_II me_PPIO1 !_! 
'_GE Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 was_VBDZ almost_RR exactly_RR as_CSA Paula_NP1 had_VHD imagined_VVN she_PPHS1 would_VM be_VBI ,_, a_AT1 petite_JJ perfectly_RR turned_VVN out_RP woman_NN1 with_IW an_AT1 air_NN1 of_IO chic_JJ that_CST was_VBDZ unmistakably_RR French_JJ ._. 
Her_APPGE dark_NN1 ,_, grey-streaked_JJ hair_NN1 ,_, which_DDQ she_PPHS1 wore_VVD in_II a_AT1 long_JJ bob_NN ,_, had_VHD been_VBN cut_VVN by_II Vidal_NP1 Sassoon_NP1 and_CC she_PPHS1 wore_VVD a_AT1 beautifully_RR tailored_VVN black_JJ suit_NN1 relieved_VVD only_RR by_II a_AT1 little_JJ white_JJ flounce_NN1 at_II the_AT neckline_NN1 ._. 
In_II the_AT fitting_JJ rooms_NN2 at_II Taylors_NP1 she_PPHS1 fussed_VVD and_CC fretted_VVD over_RP her_APPGE creations_NN2 like_II a_AT1 mother_NN1 hen_NN1 and_CC though_CS Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ overawed_VVN by_II the_AT great_JJ designer_NN1 she_PPHS1 also_RR liked_VVD her_PPHO1 on_II sight_NN1 ._. 
Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 might_VM be_VBI a_AT1 stickler_NN1 for_IF detail_NN1 ,_, with_IW a_AT1 generous_JJ helping_NN1 of_IO the_AT artistic_JJ temperament_NN1 which_DDQ kept_VVD her_APPGE tight-coiled_JJ as_II a_AT1 spring_NN1 and_CC which_DDQ would_VM explode_VVI into_II frenzy_NN1 if_CS the_AT smallest_JJT detail_NN1 was_VBDZ not_XX as_CSA it_PPH1 should_VM be_VBI ,_, but_CCB she_PPHS1 also_RR had_VHN a_AT1 kind_NN1 face_NN1 and_CC deep_RR perceptive_JJ eyes_NN2 ._. 
Half_RR21 way_RR22 through_II the_AT day_NNT1 's_GE programme_NN1 of_IO shows_NN2 ,_, while_CS the_AT dressers_NN2 went_VVD off_RP to_TO grab_VVI a_AT1 sandwich_NN1 and_CC the_AT model_NN1 girls_NN2 ,_, who_PNQS would_VM not_XX dare_VVI to_TO eat_VVI while_CS they_PPHS2 were_VBDR showing_VVG ,_, revived_VVD themselves_PPX2 with_IW cups_NN2 of_IO black_JJ coffee_NN1 ,_, Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 took_VVD Paula_NP1 to_II one_MC1 side_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Little_JJ one_PN1 ,_, I_PPIS1 would_VM like_VVI to_TO speak_VVI with_IW you_PPY ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 's_GE stomach_NN1 turned_VVD a_AT1 somersault_NN1 ._. 
Had_VHD she_PPHS1 done_VDN something_PN1 wrong_JJ ?_? 
'_" I_PPIS1 have_VH0 been_VBN watching_VVG you_PPY work_VV0 ,_, '_GE Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 said_VVD directly_RR ._. 
Her_APPGE accent_NN1 reminded_VVD Paula_NP1 of_IO Louise_NP1 perhaps_RR that_DD1 was_VBDZ why_RRQ she_PPHS1 warmed_VVD to_II her_PPHO1 in_II31 spite_II32 of_II33 the_AT fact_NN1 that_CST she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ so_RG awe-inspiring_JJ ._. 
'_" You_PPY are_VBR exactly_RR right_JJ for_IF a_AT1 couture_NN1 model_NN1 ._. 
You_PPY have_VH0 all_DB the_AT physical_JJ attributes_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_GE Thank_VV0 you_PPY ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD faintly_RR ._. 
Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 waved_VVD a_AT1 dismissive_JJ hand_NN1 ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 not_XX thank_VVI me_PPIO1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 am_VBM not_XX saying_VVG this_DD1 to_TO make_VVI your_APPGE head_NN1 swell_NN1 ._. 
On_II the_AT contrary_NN1 ._. 
The_AT fact_NN1 is_VBZ that_CST I_PPIS1 have_VH0 a_AT1 vacancy_NN1 arising_VVG for_IF a_AT1 couture_NN1 model_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 believe_VV0 you_PPY are_VBR exactly_RR what_DDQ I_PPIS1 am_VBM looking_VVG for_IF ._. 
I_PPIS1 would_VM like_VVI you_PPY to_TO come_VVI to_II London_NP1 to_TO work_VVI for_IF me_PPIO1 ._. 
'_GE Over_II Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 's_GE shoulder_NN1 Paula_NP1 could_VM see_VVI Arlene_NP1 watching_VVG her_PPHO1 ,_, a_AT1 tiny_JJ smile_NN1 lifting_VVG one_MC1 corner_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE scarlet_JJ mouth_NN1 ,_, and_CC Paula_NP1 knew_VVD her_PPHO1 well_RR enough_RR by_RT21 now_RT22 to_TO know_VVI exactly_RR what_DDQ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ thinking_VVG ._. 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX want_VVI to_TO lose_VVI Paula_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS was_VBDZ one_MC1 of_IO her_APPGE best_JJT models_NN2 ,_, but_CCB already_RR she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ enjoying_VVG the_AT reflected_JJ glory_NN1 that_CST came_VVD from_II having_VHG personally_RR trained_VVN a_AT1 house_NN1 model_NN1 for_IF one_MC1 of_IO the_AT great_JJ London_NP1 couture_NN1 houses_NN2 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD known_VVN about_II the_AT vacancy_NN1 at_II Mattli_NP1 and_CC hoped_VVD that_CST the_AT job_NN1 might_VM be_VBI offered_VVN to_II Paula_NP1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ the_AT seal_NN1 of_IO approval_NN1 for_IF her_APPGE own_DA judgement_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Well_RR ?_? 
'_GE Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 demanded_VVD ._. 
'_" Can_VM I_PPIS1 have_VHI a_AT1 little_JJ time_NNT1 to_TO think_VVI it_PPH1 over_RP ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 asked_VVD boldly_RR ._. 
'_GE A_RR21 little_RR22 ._. 
But_CCB please_RR do_VD0 not_XX delay_VVI too_RG long_RR ._. 
My_APPGE present_JJ house_NN1 model_NN1 leaves_VVZ at_II the_AT end_NN1 of_IO the_AT month_NNT1 and_CC there_EX are_VBR plenty_PN of_IO girls_NN2 who_PNQS would_VM jump_VVI at_II the_AT chance_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sure_JJ ._. 
But_CCB all_RR31 the_RR32 same_RR33 I_PPIS1 could_VM n't_XX make_VVI such_DA a_AT1 move_NN1 without_IW giving_VVG it_PPH1 some_DD thought_NN1 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD grandly_RR ._. 
But_CCB inside_RL she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ bubbling_VVG with_IW excitement_NN1 ._. 
Time_NNT1 to_TO think_VVI ?_? 
She_PPHS1 did_VDD n't_XX need_VVI a_AT1 single_JJ second_NNT1 ._. 
The_AT moment_NN1 Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 had_VHD offered_VVN her_PPHO1 the_AT job_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD made_VVN up_RP her_APPGE mind_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 was_VBDZ going_VVGK to_TO take_VVI it_PPH1 of_RR21 course_RR22 !_! 
A_AT1 month_NNT1 later_RRR Paula_NP1 ,_, smartly_RR dressed_VVN in_II a_AT1 new_JJ tweed_NN1 suit_NN1 with_IW the_AT obligatory_JJ matching_JJ bag_NN1 and_CC shoes_NN2 ,_, and_CC lugging_VVG both_DB2 her_APPGE modelling_NN1 case_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 brand_JJ21 new_JJ22 cream_NN1 leather_NN1 suitcase_NN1 ,_, took_VVD the_AT train_NN1 to_II London_NP1 to_TO begin_VVI her_APPGE new_JJ career_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD booked_VVN herself_PPX1 a_AT1 bed_NN1 at_II a_AT1 YWCA_NP1 hostel_NN1 for_RT41 the_RT42 time_RT43 being_RT44 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ not_XX quite_RG what_DDQ she_PPHS1 envisaged_VVD for_IF herself_PPX1 but_CCB it_PPH1 had_VHD the_AT advantage_NN1 of_IO being_VBG cheap_JJ and_CC it_PPH1 went_VVD some_DD way_NN1 towards_II satisfying_JJ Grace_NP1 ,_, who_PNQS was_VBDZ convinced_VVN that_CST London_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 den_NN1 of_IO iniquity_NN1 waiting_VVG to_TO swallow_VVI up_RP her_APPGE unsuspecting_JJ daughter_NN1 ._. 
From_II the_AT hostel_NN1 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ only_RR a_AT1 short_JJ tube_NN1 ride_NN1 to_II South_NP1 Audley_NP1 Street_NNL1 where_RRQ Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 had_VHD her_APPGE showrooms_NN2 yet_RR another_DD1 advantage_NN1 ,_, Paula_NP1 thought_VVD ,_, trying_VVG to_TO weigh_VVI up_RP the_AT points_NN2 in_II31 favour_II32 of_II33 the_AT hostel_NN1 ,_, which_DDQ she_PPHS1 hated_VVD on_II sight_NN1 ._. 
Sharing_VVG a_AT1 small_JJ spartan_JJ room_NN1 with_IW two_MC other_JJ girls_NN2 Northerners_NN2 whose_DDQGE accent_NN1 Paula_NP1 found_VVD almost_RR incomprehensible_JJ and_CC with_IW whom_PNQO she_PPHS1 had_VHD nothing_PN1 in_RR21 common_RR22 ,_, making_VVG breakfast_NN1 in_II the_AT communal_JJ kitchen_NN1 ,_, queuing_VVG for_IF the_AT bath_NN1 ,_, adhering_VVG to_II a_AT1 strict_JJ curfew_NN1 after_II which_DDQ time_NNT1 the_AT doors_NN2 were_VBDR locked_VVN and_CC bolted_VVN none_PN of_IO these_DD2 were_VBDR restrictions_NN2 Paula_NP1 had_VHD the_AT slightest_JJT intention_NN1 of_IO enduring_VVG for_RR21 long_RR22 ._. 
But_II21 for_II22 now_RT it_PPH1 would_VM have_VHI to_TO do_VDI ._. 
And_CC at_RR21 least_RR22 she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ in_II London_NP1 ,_, centre_NN1 of_IO the_AT British_JJ fashion_NN1 industry_NN1 ._. 
As_II21 for_II22 the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Mattli_NP1 ,_, it_PPH1 might_VM have_VHI been_VBN in_II a_AT1 different_JJ world_NN1 to_II the_AT hostel_NN1 ,_, with_IW its_APPGE air_NN1 of_IO being_VBG a_AT1 cross_NN1 between_II a_AT1 workhouse_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 boarding_NN1 school_NN1 ._. 
The_AT first_MD time_NNT1 she_PPHS1 rang_VVD the_AT bell_NN1 and_CC went_VVD in_RP through_II the_AT front_JJ doors_NN2 of_IO the_AT elegant_JJ old_JJ house_NN1 where_CS the_AT showrooms_NN2 were_VBDR situated_VVN (_( Mattli_NP1 had_VHD no_AT rear_JJ entrance_NN1 )_) Paula_NP1 felt_VVD she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ stepping_VVG into_II the_AT place_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE dreams_NN2 ._. 
Deep_JJ carpet_NN1 covered_VVD the_AT floors_NN2 and_CC the_AT stairs_NN2 swept_VVN up_II21 to_II22 the_AT showrooms_NN2 and_CC the_AT warren_NN1 of_IO workrooms_NN2 beyond_RL ,_, and_CC though_CS the_AT window_NN1 drapes_NN2 and_CC furnishings_NN2 were_VBDR ever-so-slightly_RR faded_VVN ,_, as_CS21 if_CS22 they_PPHS2 had_VHD seen_VVN better_JJR days_NNT2 ,_, they_PPHS2 were_VBDR of_IO the_AT finest_JJT silks_NN2 and_CC velvets_NN2 and_CC every_AT1 corner_NN1 was_VBDZ swept_VVN ,_, polished_JJ and_CC cleaned_VVN daily_RR so_CS21 that_CS22 no_AT single_JJ speck_NN1 of_IO dust_NN1 ,_, let_II21 alone_II22 a_AT1 cobweb_NN1 ,_, dared_VVD show_NN1 itself_PPX1 ._. 
The_AT showroom_NN1 was_VBDZ neither_RR large_JJ nor_CC small_JJ ,_, decorated_VVN in_II muted_JJ shades_NN2 of_IO aubergine_NN1 which_DDQ would_VM not_XX detract_VVI from_II the_AT clothes_NN2 ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 low_JJ table_NN1 and_CC three_MC or_CC four_MC dainty_JJ chairs_NN2 with_IW aubergine_NN1 velvet_NN1 seats_NN2 and_CC gilded_JJ spindle_NN1 legs_NN2 ._. 
The_AT crystal_NN1 chandelier_NN1 was_VBDZ for_IF effect_NN1 only_JJ lighting_NN1 that_CST would_VM show_VVI off_RP the_AT clothes_NN2 to_II their_APPGE best_JJT advantage_NN1 was_VBDZ brilliant_JJ yet_RR discreet_JJ ,_, and_CC along_II one_MC1 wall_NN1 were_VBDR racks_NN2 holding_VVG some_DD of_IO the_AT ready-to-wear_JJ garments_NN2 ._. 
In_II contrast_NN1 to_II this_DD1 elegant_JJ frontage_NN1 the_AT workrooms_NN2 beyond_RL were_VBDR a_AT1 hive_NN1 of_IO frenzied_JJ activity_NN1 ._. 
Pattern_NN1 cutters_NN2 ,_, fitters_NN2 ,_, sewing_VVG hands_NN2 and_CC their_APPGE assistants_NN2 all_RR worked_VVN at_II an_AT1 incredible_JJ speed_NN1 ._. 
This_DD1 ,_, Paula_NP1 soon_RR discovered_VVD ,_, was_VBDZ the_AT way_NN1 of_IO the_AT fashion_NN1 world_NN1 a_AT1 constant_JJ frantic_JJ rush_NN1 against_II the_AT clock_NN1 ,_, to_TO have_VHI collections_NN2 ready_JJ on_II time_NNT1 or_CC to_TO complete_VVI individual_JJ couture_NN1 garments_NN2 for_IF customers_NN2 who_PNQS always_RR considered_VVN their_APPGE order_NN1 more_RGR urgent_JJ ,_, more_RGR important_JJ ,_, than_CSN that_DD1 of_IO anyone_PN1 else_RR ._. 
Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ amazed_JJ by_II the_AT security_NN1 arrangements_NN2 that_CST were_VBDR necessary_JJ to_TO ensure_VVI that_CST the_AT new_JJ season_NNT1 's_GE collections_NN2 remained_VVD exclusive_JJ the_AT windows_NN2 at_II the_AT rear_NN1 of_IO the_AT premises_NN2 were_VBDR heavily_RR barred_VVN and_CC practically_RR the_AT first_MD thing_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD to_TO do_VDI on_II commencing_VVG her_APPGE employment_NN1 was_VBDZ to_TO sign_VVI a_AT1 contract_NN1 promising_VVG that_CST she_PPHS1 would_VM not_XX breathe_VVI a_AT1 word_NN1 about_II the_AT designs_NN2 she_PPHS1 saw_VVD ._. 
On_II her_APPGE second_MD day_NNT1 Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 took_VVD her_PPHO1 to_II Vidal_NP1 Sassoon_NP1 's_GE salon_NN1 in_II Grosvenor_NP1 House_NN1 so_CS21 that_CS22 her_APPGE hair_NN1 could_VM be_VBI cut_VVN in_II an_AT1 up-to-the-minute_JJ style_NN1 ._. 
Unlike_II some_DD couturiers_NN2 Madame_NN1 did_VDD not_XX mind_VVI if_CSW her_APPGE model_NN1 girls_NN2 did_VDD not_XX have_VHI the_AT same_DA colour_NN1 hair_NN1 but_CCB she_PPHS1 did_VDD insist_VVI on_II identical_JJ styles_NN2 ._. 
By_II the_AT time_NNT1 Vidal_NP1 Sassoon_NP1 had_VHD finished_VVN with_IW her_APPGE Paula_NP1 's_GE long_JJ fair_JJ locks_NN2 had_VHD been_VBN shorn_VVN to_II a_AT1 sharp_JJ geometric_JJ shape_NN1 and_CC she_PPHS1 scarcely_RR recognised_VVD the_AT reflection_NN1 that_CST looked_VVD back_RP at_II her_PPHO1 from_II the_AT mirror_NN1 ._. 
Among_II the_AT rich_JJ and_CC famous_JJ who_PNQS had_VHD come_VVN to_II the_AT salon_NN1 to_TO have_VHI their_APPGE hair_NN1 cut_NN1 ,_, tinted_VVD and_CC set_VVD ,_, Paula_NP1 recognised_VVD Dusty_JJ Springfield_NP1 ,_, the_AT pop_NN1 singer_NN1 ,_, her_APPGE eyes_NN2 big_JJ and_CC sooty_JJ ,_, her_APPGE lips_NN2 pearly_JJ pink_JJ ,_, and_CC was_VBDZ unable_JK to_TO suppress_VVI the_AT thrill_NN1 of_IO excitement_NN1 which_DDQ ran_VVD through_II her_PPHO1 ._. 
This_DD1 was_VBDZ her_APPGE very_RG first_MD taste_NN1 of_IO only_RR the_AT best_JJT being_NN1 good_JJ enough_RR and_CC she_PPHS1 liked_VVD it_PPH1 !_! 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ Paula_NP1 's_GE job_NN1 to_TO show_VVI samples_NN2 ,_, parading_VVG slowly_RR up_RP and_CC down_RP in_II31 front_II32 of_II33 the_AT clients_NN2 as_CSA they_PPHS2 sat_VVD on_II the_AT elegant_JJ spindle-leg_JJ chairs_NN2 taking_VVG in_II every_AT1 detail_NN1 of_IO the_AT garments_NN2 with_IW a_AT1 critical_JJ and_CC practised_JJ eye_NN1 ._. 
Sometimes_RT they_PPHS2 came_VVD alone_RR ,_, sometimes_RT with_IW a_AT1 man_NN1 in_II tow_NN1 to_II foot_NN1 the_AT bill_NN1 !_! 
Paula_NP1 guessed_VVD ._. 
The_AT appearance_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 famous_JJ face_NN1 in_II the_AT show_NN1 rooms_NN2 always_RR caused_VVN a_AT1 stir_NN1 amongst_II the_AT girls_NN2 ,_, who_PNQS all_RR longed_VVN to_TO hook_VVI a_AT1 wealthy_JJ husband_NN1 and_CC if_CS he_PPHS1 had_VHD a_AT1 title_NN1 ,_, like_II the_AT Aly_NP1 Khan_NNA ,_, or_CC was_VBDZ a_AT1 film_NN1 star_NN1 like_II Omar_NP1 Shariff_NP1 ,_, then_RT so_RG much_RR the_AT better_JJR !_! 
Not_XX everything_PN1 that_CST Paula_NP1 had_VHD to_TO do_VDI was_VBDZ quite_RG so_RG glamorous_JJ ,_, however_RR ._. 
In_II the_AT long_JJ hours_NNT2 when_RRQ there_EX were_VBDR no_AT customers_NN2 to_TO show_VVI she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ expected_VVN to_TO lend_VVI a_AT1 hand_NN1 with_IW some_DD of_IO the_AT unskilled_JJ tasks_NN2 running_VVG errands_NN2 and_CC making_VVG tea_NN1 ,_, unpicking_VVG a_AT1 seam_NN1 or_CC a_AT1 hem_NN1 ,_, even_RR sewing_VVG on_II a_AT1 button_NN1 or_CC a_AT1 hook_NN1 and_CC eye_NN1 when_CS she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN taught_VVN the_AT proper_JJ way_NN1 to_TO do_VDI it_PPH1 ._. 
Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ not_XX very_RG clever_JJ with_IW her_APPGE needle_NN1 but_CCB she_PPHS1 soon_RR learned_VVN to_TO be_VBI careful_JJ so_RR as_CSA not_XX to_TO incur_VVI the_AT wrath_NN1 of_IO the_AT seamstress_NN1 ._. 
There_EX were_VBDR new_JJ tricks_NN2 of_IO modelling_VVG to_TO be_VBI learned_VVN too_RR how_RRQ to_TO remove_VVI a_AT1 coat_NN1 ,_, sliding_VVG It_PPH1 carefully_RR off_II her_APPGE shoulders_NN2 with_IW the_AT sleeves_NN2 hanging_VVG in_II perfect_JJ balance_NN1 ,_, never_RR for_IF one_MC1 moment_NN1 allowing_VVG the_AT inside_JJ to_TO be_VBI on_II view_NN1 ,_, for_IF samples_NN2 were_VBDR often_RR unlined_JJ ._. 
This_DD1 trick_NN1 took_VVD hours_NNT2 of_IO practice_NN1 ,_, up_RP and_CC down_RP the_AT landing_NN1 at_II the_AT hostel_NN1 while_CS the_AT other_JJ girls_NN2 looked_VVN at_II her_PPHO1 as_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 had_VHD taken_VVN leave_NN1 of_IO her_APPGE senses_NN2 ._. 
Although_CS she_PPHS1 enjoyed_VVD her_APPGE job_NN1 Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ lonely_JJ ._. 
Even_RR the_AT most_RGT popular_JJ of_IO girls_NN2 soon_RR discovered_VVD that_CST in_II this_DD1 highly_RR competitive_JJ world_NN1 where_RRQ models_NN2 vied_VVD with_IW one_PPX121 another_PPX122 for_IF the_AT most_RGT glamorous_JJ jobs_NN2 and_CC the_AT wealthiest_JJT and_CC best-looking_JJT men_NN2 there_EX was_VBDZ far_RG more_DAR bitchiness_NN1 than_CSN in_II the_AT provinces_NN2 and_CC Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ far_RG21 from_RG22 popular_JJ ._. 
The_AT other_JJ girls_NN2 disliked_VVD her_PPHO1 for_IF her_APPGE outstanding_JJ looks_NN2 and_CC her_APPGE haughty_JJ ways_NN2 and_CC made_VVD no_AT attempt_NN1 to_TO be_VBI friendly_JJ on_II anything_RR21 but_RR22 the_AT most_RGT superficial_JJ level_NN1 and_CC the_AT pattern_NN1 cutters_NN2 and_CC sewing_VVG hands_NN2 hurried_VVD home_RL to_II their_APPGE families_NN2 and_CC boyfriends_NN2 the_AT moment_NN1 they_PPHS2 finished_VVD their_APPGE long_JJ day_NNT1 's_GE work_NN1 ._. 
Paula_NP1 spent_VVD most_DAT of_IO her_APPGE free_JJ time_NNT1 alone_JJ ,_, window_NN1 shopping_NN1 ,_, visiting_JJ News_NN1 Theatres_NN2 ,_, where_CS she_PPHS1 sometimes_RT watched_VVD the_AT programme_NN1 of_IO cartoons_NN2 twice_RR round_JJ ,_, and_CC drinking_VVG endless_JJ cups_NN2 of_IO Espresso_NP1 coffee_NN1 in_II cafs_NN2 and_CC coffee_NN1 houses_NN2 ._. 
Her_APPGE favourite_NN1 was_VBDZ the_AT coffee_NN1 shop_NN1 in_II Fenwicks_NP2 in_II Bond_NP1 Street_NNL1 for_IF this_DD1 was_VBDZ the_AT haunt_NN1 and_CC the_AT meeting_NN1 place_NN1 of_IO all_DB those_DD2 from_II the_AT world_NN1 of_IO fashion_NN1 ._. 
One_MC1 lunchtime_NNT1 when_RRQ she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN at_II the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Mattli_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 few_DA2 months_NNT2 Paula_NP1 went_VVD there_RL for_IF her_APPGE usual_JJ coffee_NN1 and_CC the_AT cottage_NN1 cheese_NN1 salad_NN1 that_CST was_VBDZ her_APPGE staple_NN1 diet_NN1 now_CS21 that_CS22 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ so_RG important_JJ that_CST she_PPHS1 did_VDD not_XX add_VVI a_AT1 single_JJ half-inch_NNU1 to_II her_APPGE wand-slim_JJ figure_NN1 ._. 
She_PPHS1 took_VVD her_APPGE tray_NN1 to_II the_AT pay_NN1 desk_NN1 ,_, opened_VVD her_APPGE bag_NN1 and_CC felt_VVD for_IF her_APPGE purse_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ not_XX there_RL ._. 
Frantically_RR she_PPHS1 rooted_VVD round_RP ,_, then_RT checked_VVD her_APPGE pockets_NN2 without_IW success_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 seem_VV0 to_TO have_VHI lost_VVN my_APPGE purse_NN1 ..._... '_" she_PPHS1 explained_VVD ._. 
The_AT girl_NN1 behind_II the_AT till_NN1 stared_VVD at_II her_PPHO1 stonily_RR ._. 
Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ going_VVG hot_JJ and_CC cold_JJ by_RT21 now_RT22 ._. 
Had_VHD it_PPH1 been_VBN stolen_VVN ?_? 
No_UH ,_, she_PPHS1 remembered_VVD her_APPGE bag_NN1 tipping_VVG over_RP in_II the_AT cloakroom_NN1 at_II Mattli_NN1 it_PPH1 must_VM have_VHI fallen_VVN out_RP then_RT ._. 
But_CCB without_IW it_PPH1 she_PPHS1 could_VM not_XX pay_VVI for_IF her_APPGE coffee_NN1 and_CC salad_NN1 ._. 
'_" Having_VHG trouble_NN1 ?_? '_GE a_AT1 voice_NN1 beside_II her_PPHO1 asked_VVD ._. 
'_" Do_VD0 n't_XX worry_VVI ._. 
Let_VV0 me_PPIO1 ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 turned_VVD gratefully_RR ,_, then_RT gasped_VVD with_IW surprise_NN1 as_CSA she_PPHS1 recognised_VVD the_AT slight_JJ figure_NN1 in_II black_JJ roll-neck_JJ sweater_NN1 and_CC skin_VV0 tight_JJ pants_NN2 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX believe_VVI it_PPH1 !_! 
Gary_NP1 Oliver_NP1 !_! 
What_DDQ are_VBR you_PPY doing_VDG here_RL ?_? 
'_" '_GE The_AT same_DA as_CSA you_PPY I_PPIS1 expect_VV0 ,_, Paula_NP1 getting_VVG my_APPGE strength_NN1 up_RP to_TO face_VVI the_AT rest_NN1 of_IO the_AT day_NNT1 ._. 
Let_VV0 me_PPIO1 pay_VVI and_CC then_RT we_PPIS2 'll_VM have_VHI lunch_NN1 together_RL and_CC do_VD0 some_DD catching_VVG up_RP unless_CS you_PPY 're_VBR meeting_VVG someone_PN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
'_" '_" No_UH no_UH ,_, I_PPIS1 'm_VBM not_XX ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 picked_VVD up_RP her_APPGE try_NN1 and_CC moved_VVD aside_RL waiting_VVG for_IF him_PPHO1 ,_, flushed_VVN with_IW pleasure_NN1 at_II seeing_VVG a_AT1 familiar_JJ face_NN1 ._. 
Gary_NP1 Oliver_NP1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 designer_NN1 ,_, young_JJ and_CC very_RG talented_JJ ._. 
She_PPHS1 had_VHD met_VVN him_PPHO1 back_RP home_RL in_II the_AT west_ND1 country_NN1 when_CS he_PPHS1 had_VHD come_VVN to_TO supervise_VVI a_AT1 show_NN1 put_VVN on_RP by_II one_MC1 of_IO the_AT big_JJ ready-to-wear_JJ labels_NN2 ,_, Carnega_NP1 ,_, for_IF whom_PNQO he_PPHS1 worked_VVD as_II a_AT1 junior_JJ member_NN1 of_IO the_AT design_NN1 team_NN1 ._. 
For_IF a_AT1 whole_JJ week_NNT1 they_PPHS2 had_VHD worked_VVN closely_RR together_RL ,_, sharing_VVG flasks_NN2 of_IO coffee_NN1 and_CC packets_NN2 of_IO cigarettes_NN2 and_CC Paula_NP1 had_VHD grown_VVN to_TO like_VVI the_AT pixieish_JJ little_JJ man_NN1 who_PNQS by_II his_APPGE very_JJ nature_NN1 offered_VVD her_PPHO1 no_AT challenge_NN1 and_CC no_AT threat_NN1 ._. 
Gary_NP1 should_VM have_VHI been_VBN a_AT1 girl_NN1 ,_, she_PPHS1 had_VHD thought_VVN ,_, for_CS he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ half_DB a_AT1 head_NN1 smaller_JJR than_CSN she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ with_IW fair_JJ curling_NN1 hair_NN1 ,_, baby-blue_JJ eyes_NN2 and_CC long_RR thick_JJ lashes_NN2 that_CST were_VBDR the_AT envy_NN1 of_IO every_AT1 woman_NN1 who_PNQS met_VVD him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" Shall_VM we_PPIS2 sit_VVI over_RP there_RL in_II the_AT corner_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Gary_NP1 suggested_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 led_VVD the_AT way_NN1 ,_, his_APPGE slim_JJ hips_NN2 in_II the_AT tight_JJ fitting_JJ pants_NN2 snaking_VVG gracefully_RR between_II the_AT tables_NN2 ._. 
They_PPHS2 unloaded_VVD their_APPGE trays_NN2 on_II21 to_II22 a_AT1 table_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ are_VBR you_PPY doing_VDG in_II London_NP1 then_RT ,_, Paula_NP1 ?_? 
Apart_II21 from_II22 mislaying_VVG your_APPGE purse_NN1 ,_, I_PPIS1 mean_VV0 ._. 
'_" He_PPHS1 grinned_VVD at_II her_PPHO1 impishly_RR ._. 
She_PPHS1 told_VVD him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_GE And_CC what_DDQ about_II you_PPY ?_? 
Are_VBR n't_XX you_PPY with_IW Carnega_NP1 any_DD more_DAR ?_? 
'_" He_PPHS1 shook_VVD his_APPGE head_NN1 ._. 
Dimples_NN2 played_VVN in_II his_APPGE cheeks_NN2 ._. 
'_" No_UH now_RT I_PPIS1 'm_VBM with_IW the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Oliver_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_GE The_AT House_NN1 of_IO Oliver_NP1 ..._... ?_? 
Oh_UH !_! '_" she_PPHS1 squealed_VVD as_CSA light_NN1 dawned_VVD ._. 
'_" Your_APPGE own_DA house_NN1 ?_? 
You_PPY 've_VH0 set_VVN up_RP as_II a_AT1 designer_NN1 in_II your_APPGE own_DA right_NN1 ,_, Gary_NP1 !_! 
'_" '_" Yep_UH ._. 
In_II a_AT1 small_JJ way_NN1 at_II the_AT moment_NN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ,_, but_CCB things_NN2 are_VBR happening_VVG ._. 
I_PPIS1 came_VVD into_II a_AT1 bit_NN1 of_IO money_NN1 when_CS my_APPGE grandmother_NN1 died_VVD and_CC I_PPIS1 decided_VVD to_TO put_VVI it_PPH1 to_II good_JJ use_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Is_VBZ n't_XX it_PPH1 a_AT1 bit_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 risk_NN1 ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 asked_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 shrugged_VVD his_APPGE narrow_JJ shoulders_NN2 ._. 
'_GE Perhaps_RR ._. 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 wanted_VVD to_TO work_VVI for_IF myself_PPX1 ._. 
Designing_VVG clothes_NN2 for_IF Carnega_NP1 was_VBDZ all_DB very_RG well_JJ and_CC I_PPIS1 made_VVD a_AT1 good_JJ living_NN1 at_II it_PPH1 I_PPIS1 wo_VM n't_XX deny_VVI but_CCB I_PPIS1 wanted_VVD to_TO be_VBI free_JJ to_TO do_VDI my_APPGE own_DA thing_NN1 and_CC to_TO have_VHI my_APPGE own_DA name_NN1 on_II the_AT labels_NN2 ._. 
I_PPIS1 have_VH0 quite_RG a_AT1 few_DA2 contacts_NN2 people_NN who_PNQS knew_VVD me_PPIO1 when_RRQ I_PPIS1 was_VBDZ designing_VVG for_IF Carnega_NP1 and_CC they_PPHS2 have_VH0 been_VBN very_RG encouraging_JJ ._. 
So_RR I_PPIS1 have_VH0 decided_VVN to_TO move_VVI to_II London_NP1 and_CC open_VVI a_AT1 showroom_NN1 ._. 
In_II fact_NN1 I_PPIS1 have_VH0 just_RR been_VBN looking_VVG at_II a_AT1 place_NN1 in_II South_NP1 Audley_NP1 Street_NNL1 ,_, not_XX far_RR from_II Mattli_NP1 ._. 
If_CS it_PPH1 works_VVZ out_RP we_PPIS2 shall_VM practically_RR be_VBI neighbours_NN2 ,_, Paula_NP1 ._. 
'_" '_" What_DDQ a_AT1 small_JJ world_NN1 !_! 
I_PPIS1 had_VHD no_AT idea_NN1 ,_, '_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD ,_, surprised_VVD she_PPHS1 had_VHD not_XX already_RR heard_VVN the_AT news_NN1 ._. 
Usually_RR the_AT slightest_JJT whisper_NN1 travelled_VVN like_II jungle_NN1 drums_NN2 through_II the_AT world_NN1 of_IO fashion_NN1 ._. 
Until_II now_RT Gary_NP1 had_VHD been_VBN an_AT1 out-of-town_JJ designer_NN1 ,_, of_RR21 course_RR22 ._. 
But_CCB if_CS he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ moving_VVG to_II London_NP1 his_APPGE new_JJ fashion_NN1 house_NN1 would_VM soon_RR be_VBI a_AT1 talking_NN1 point_NN1 ._. 
'_" We_PPIS2 must_VM keep_VVI in_II touch_NN1 ,_, '_GE Gary_NP1 said_VVD as_CSA he_PPHS1 finished_VVD his_APPGE cheese_NN1 roll_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Promise_VV0 you_PPY 'll_VM look_VVI in_RP and_CC say_VVI hello_UH when_CS you_PPY have_VH0 time_NNT1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 will_VM ._. 
Apart_II21 from_II22 anything_PN1 else_RR I_PPIS1 owe_VV0 you_PPY a_AT1 coffee_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE True_JJ ._. 
I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX suppose_VVI I_PPIS1 could_VM persuade_VVI you_PPY to_TO work_VVI for_IF me_PPIO1 in_II return_NN1 ?_? 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM looking_VVG for_IF a_AT1 couple_NN1 of_IO good_JJ models_NN2 ._. 
Though_CS I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX suppose_VVI I_PPIS1 could_VM afford_VVI to_TO pay_VVI you_PPY as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 Mattli_NP1 does_VDZ yet_RR ._. 
Maybe_RR one_MC1 day_NNT1 ..._... 
'_GE Paula_NP1 laughed_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX earn_VVI that_RG much_DA1 !_! 
By_II the_AT time_NNT1 I_PPIS1 've_VH0 paid_VVN for_IF my_APPGE room_NN1 at_II the_AT YWCA_NP1 and_CC bought_VVD all_DB the_AT make-up_NN1 and_CC clothes_NN2 I_PPIS1 need_VV0 there_RL never_RR seems_VVZ to_TO be_VBI anything_PN1 left_VVN over_RP ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM looking_VVG for_IF a_AT1 rich_JJ husband_NN1 to_TO take_VVI me_PPIO1 away_II21 from_II22 it_PPH1 all_DB ._. 
'_" '_GE And_CC I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sure_JJ one_MC1 day_NNT1 you_PPY 'll_VM find_VVI him_PPHO1 ._. 
In_II the_AT meantime_NNT1 ,_, do_VD0 n't_XX forget_VVI your_APPGE friends_NN2 ,_, eh_UH Paula_NP1 ?_? 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 wo_VM n't_XX ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 promised_VVD ,_, glancing_VVG at_II her_APPGE watch_NN1 ._. 
'_" Oh_UH hell_NN1 ,_, I_PPIS1 shall_VM have_VHI to_TO go_VVI ._. 
'_" '_" Me_PPIO1 too_RR ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 was_VBDZ great_JJ to_TO see_VVI you_PPY again_RT ,_, Paula_NP1 ._. 
'_" They_PPHS2 walked_VVD back_RP to_II South_NP1 Audley_NP1 Street_NNL1 together_RL ,_, weaving_VVG their_APPGE way_NN1 through_II the_AT lunchtime_NNT1 crowds_NN2 on_II the_AT pavements_NN2 ,_, the_AT tall_JJ ,_, striking_JJ girl_NN1 and_CC the_AT young_JJ man_NN1 whose_DDQGE pixieish_JJ looks_NN2 belied_VVD his_APPGE twenty-six_MC years_NNT2 ._. 
Outside_II the_AT front_JJ entrance_NN1 of_IO the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Mattli_NP1 Paula_NP1 turned_VVD to_TO give_VVI him_PPHO1 a_AT1 quick_JJ impulsive_JJ hug_NN1 ._. 
'_GE Thanks_NN2 for_IF the_AT lunch_NN1 ,_, Gary_NP1 ._. 
And_CC good_JJ luck_NN1 with_IW your_APPGE new_JJ venture_NN1 !_! 
'_" She_PPHS1 held_VVD up_RP her_APPGE fingers_NN2 ,_, tightly_RR crossed_VVN for_IF him_PPHO1 ._. 
He_PPHS1 grinned_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'll_VM need_VVI it_PPH1 ._. 
Do_VD0 n't_XX forget_VVI to_TO come_VVI and_CC see_VVI me_PPIO1 ,_, will_VM you_PPY ?_? 
I_PPIS1 shall_VM be_VBI expecting_VVG you_PPY ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 wo_VM n't_XX forget._NNU 'Bye_NN1 for_IF now_RT !_! '_" she_PPHS1 called_VVD ,_, and_CC ran_VVD in_RP through_II the_AT imposing_JJ front_JJ door_NN1 ._. 
Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 was_VBDZ furious_JJ ._. 
In_II all_DB the_AT time_NNT1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD been_VBN with_IW her_APPGE Paula_NP1 had_VHD never_RR seen_VVN her_PPHO1 so_RG angry_JJ ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 hear_VV0 you_PPY have_VHI been_VBN seen_VVN going_VVG into_II the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Oliver_NP1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ,_, her_PPHO1 immaculately_RR painted_VVN lips_NN2 tight_RR with_IW fury_NN1 ._. 
Beside_II her_APPGE Monsieur_NNB Mattli_NP1 ,_, a_AT1 small_JJ Greek-looking_JJ man_NN1 ,_, some_DD ten_MC years_NNT2 her_APPGE senior_JJ ,_, was_VBDZ also_RR quivering_VVG with_IW indignation_NN1 ._. 
'_" Not_XX once_RR but_CCB several_DA2 times_NNT2 ,_, '_" he_PPHS1 added_VVD ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ so_RG unusual_JJ for_IF him_PPHO1 to_TO contribute_VVI anything_PN1 to_II the_AT conversation_NN1 that_CST Paula_NP1 glanced_VVD at_II him_PPHO1 in_II surprise_NN1 ._. 
Though_CS he_PPHS1 was_VBDZ always_RR in_II evidence_NN1 it_PPH1 was_VBDZ invariably_RR Madame_NN1 who_PNQS did_VDD all_DB the_AT talking_NN1 ,_, giving_VVG orders_NN2 ,_, fussing_VVG around_RP clients_NN2 ,_, so_CS21 that_CS22 Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ never_RR quite_RG certain_JJ what_DDQ his_APPGE role_NN1 was_VBDZ ._. 
'_GE Gary_NP1 Oliver_NP1 is_VBZ a_AT1 friend_NN1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD defensively_RR ._. 
Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 snorted_VVD angrily_RR ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 do_VD0 not_XX pay_VVI you_PPY to_TO have_VHI friends_NN2 in_II rival_JJ fashion_NN1 houses_NN2 ._. 
'_" '_" He_PPHS1 's_VBZ not_XX a_AT1 rival_NN1 ..._... 
'_GE Paula_NP1 broke_VVD off_RP ._. 
It_PPH1 seemed_VVD ridiculous_JJ that_CST a_AT1 newcomer_NN1 like_II Gary_NP1 could_VM be_VBI any_DD threat_NN1 to_II a_AT1 well-established_JJ house_NN1 like_II Mattli_NP1 ._. 
But_CCB in_II the_AT cut-throat_JJ world_NN1 of_IO fashion_NN1 up_RP and_CC coming_VVG designers_NN2 were_VBDR to_TO be_VBI feared_VVN and_CC already_RR Gary_NP1 's_GE reputation_NN1 was_VBDZ growing_VVG ._. 
'_" You_PPY know_VV0 that_CST we_PPIS2 insist_VV0 on_II complete_JJ loyalty_NN1 ,_, '_GE Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 continued_VVD ._. 
'_GE The_AT security_NN1 of_IO our_APPGE designs_NN2 is_VBZ paramount_JJ ._. 
Oh_UH Paula_NP1 ,_, how_RRQ could_VM you_PPY !_! 
'_" '_GE But_CCB I_PPIS1 would_VM never_RR mention_VVI anything_PN1 I_PPIS1 have_VH0 seen_VVN here_RL !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 protested_VVD ._. 
Madame_NN1 snorted_VVD again_RT ._. 
'_" How_RRQ can_VM I_PPIS1 be_VBI sure_JJ of_IO that_DD1 ?_? 
Even_CS21 if_CS22 you_PPY do_VD0 not_XX intend_VVI to_TO be_VBI disloyal_JJ there_EX is_VBZ always_RR the_AT risk_NN1 that_CST you_PPY might_VM be_VBI careless_JJ ._. 
Pillow_NN1 talk_NN1 is_VBZ the_AT most_RGT dangerous_JJ ._. 
'_" '_GE Pillow_NN1 talk_NN1 !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 repeated_VVD ,_, stunned_VVD ._. 
Close_VV0 though_CS her_APPGE friendship_NN1 with_IW Gary_NP1 had_VHD become_VVN she_PPHS1 had_VHD never_RR once_RR breathed_VVN a_AT1 word_NN1 to_II him_PPHO1 about_II the_AT new_JJ collections_NN2 she_PPHS1 saw_VVD taking_VVG shape_NN1 at_II Mattli_NP1 and_CC as_II21 for_II22 '_GE pillow_NN1 talk_NN1 '_GE the_AT notion_NN1 was_VBDZ absurd_JJ ._. 
There_EX was_VBDZ nothing_PN1 like_II that_DD1 between_II them_PPHO2 and_CC never_RR would_VM be_VBI ._. 
Gary_NP1 was_VBDZ not_XX interested_JJ in_II girls_NN2 ._. 
Surely_RR that_DD1 must_VM be_VBI obvious_JJ to_II everyone_PN1 who_PNQS met_VVD him_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY must_VM stop_VVI visiting_VVG him_PPHO1 ,_, '_GE Madame_NN1 said_VVD firmly_RR ._. 
'_GE Either_RR I_PPIS1 have_VH0 your_APPGE word_NN1 on_II It_PPH1 or_CC I_PPIS1 am_VBM afraid_JJ you_PPY can_VM no_RR21 longer_RR22 remain_VVI in_II my_APPGE employ_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 want_VV0 you_PPY to_TO promise_VVI me_PPIO1 here_RL and_CC now_CS21 that_CS22 you_PPY will_VM not_XX see_VVI Gary_NP1 Oliver_NP1 again_RT ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ trembling_VVG ._. 
Her_APPGE job_NN1 with_IW the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Mattli_NP1 was_VBDZ her_APPGE life_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB to_TO allow_VVI herself_PPX1 to_TO be_VBI dictated_VVN to_II in_II this_DD1 way_NN1 when_CS she_PPHS1 knew_VVD she_PPHS1 had_VHD done_VDN nothing_PN1 wrong_RR was_VBDZ tantamount_JJ to_II admitting_JJ guilt_NN1 ._. 
And_CC she_PPHS1 could_VM n't_XX bear_VVI the_AT thought_NN1 of_IO being_VBG sucked_VVN back_RP into_II the_AT ebb_NN1 tide_NN1 of_IO loneliness_NN1 again_RT either_RR ._. 
With_IW Gary_NP1 she_PPHS1 enjoyed_VVD a_AT1 relationship_NN1 she_PPHS1 had_VHD never_RR experienced_VVN with_IW anyone_PN1 else_RR the_AT easy-going_JJ friendship_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 male_NN1 who_PNQS made_VVD no_AT demands_NN2 whatever_DDQV on_II her_PPHO1 and_CC it_PPH1 meant_VVD more_RRR to_II her_PPHO1 than_CSN she_PPHS1 had_VHD realised_VVN ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 have_VH0 never_RR betrayed_VVN any_DD confidence_NN1 and_CC I_PPIS1 never_RR will_VM ._. 
But_CCB you_PPY ca_VM n't_XX expect_VVI me_PPIO1 to_TO cut_VVI myself_PPX1 off_RP from_II my_APPGE friends_NN2 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 am_VBM afraid_JJ I_PPIS1 do_VD0 expect_VVI it_PPH1 ,_, Paula_NP1 ,_, in_II this_DD1 case_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 ca_VM n't_XX promise_VVI not_XX to_TO see_VVI Gary_NP1 again_RT ._. 
'_" '_GE Very_RG well_RR ._. 
'_" There_EX was_VBDZ a_AT1 hint_NN1 of_IO sadness_NN1 now_RT in_II Madame_NN1 's_GE eyes_NN2 but_CCB her_APPGE mouth_NN1 was_VBDZ set_VVN and_CC determined_JJ ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 shall_VM be_VBI sorry_JJ to_TO lose_VVI you_PPY ,_, Paula_NP1 ._. 
You_PPY are_VBR a_AT1 good_JJ model_NN1 and_CC you_PPY suited_VVD me_PPIO1 very_RG well_RR ._. 
But_CCB you_PPY leave_VV0 me_PPIO1 no_AT choice_NN1 ._. 
Please_RR do_VD0 not_XX bother_VVI to_TO come_VVI in_RP again_RT ._. 
I_PPIS1 shall_VM contact_VVI the_AT agency_NN1 for_IF a_AT1 replacement_NN1 immediately_RR ._. 
And_CC I_PPIS1 warn_VV0 you_PPY ,_, if_CS any_DD of_IO my_APPGE designs_NN2 or_CC anything_PN1 like_II them_PPHO2 turn_VV0 up_RP in_II the_AT showroom_NN1 at_II the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Oliver_NP1 I_PPIS1 shall_VM sue_VVI and_CC win_VVI the_AT sort_NN1 of_IO damages_NN2 that_CST will_VM put_VVI your_APPGE little_JJ friend_NN1 out_II21 of_II22 business_NN1 for_RR21 good_RR22 ._. 
Do_VD0 I_PPIS1 make_VVI myself_PPX1 clear_JJ ?_? 
'_GE Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ still_RR afraid_JJ of_IO Madame_NNB Mattli_NP1 and_CC she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ also_RR close_JJ to_II tears_NN2 ._. 
But_CCB she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ determined_JJ Madame_NN1 should_VM not_XX be_VBI aware_JJ of_IO either_DD1 ._. 
'_" Yes_UH ,_, Madame_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sorry_JJ to_TO leave_VVI you_PPY ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 assure_VV0 you_PPY you_PPY need_VM not_XX worry_VVI on_II that_DD1 score_NN1 ._. 
'_GE The_AT showrooms_NN2 of_IO the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Oliver_NP1 were_VBDR smaller_JJR and_CC less_RGR grand_JJ than_CSN those_DD2 at_II the_AT House_NN1 of_IO Mattli_JJ but_CCB the_AT dcor_NN1 was_VBDZ newer_JJR and_CC fresher_JJR ,_, pale_JJ grey_JJ drapes_NN2 ,_, ultra_RR modern_JJ black_JJ furniture_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 great_JJ deal_NN1 of_IO gleaming_JJ stainless_JJ steel_NN1 ._. 
Gary_NP1 was_VBDZ in_II the_AT workroom_NN1 when_CS Paula_NP1 arrived_VVD ,_, pinning_VVG a_AT1 length_NN1 of_IO vibrant_JJ pink_JJ chiffon_NN1 sarong-style_NN1 around_RG one_MC1 of_IO his_APPGE models_NN2 ._. 
His_APPGE mouth_NN1 was_VBDZ full_JJ of_IO pins_NN2 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ are_VBR you_PPY doing_VDG here_RL ?_? '_" he_PPHS1 asked_VVD without_IW moving_VVG his_APPGE lips_NN2 ._. 
Paula_NP1 perched_VVD herself_PPX1 against_II the_AT cutting_NN1 table_NN1 trying_VVG to_TO look_VVI nonchalant_JJ ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 've_VH0 left_VVN Mattli_NP1 ,_, '_" she_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
Gary_NP1 stared_VVD at_II her_PPHO1 for_IF a_AT1 moment_NN1 ,_, pins_NN2 spewing_VVG from_II his_APPGE mouth_NN1 and_CC catching_VVG on_II the_AT front_NN1 of_IO his_APPGE black_JJ jersey_NN1 ._. 
Then_RT he_PPHS1 unpinned_JJ the_AT length_NN1 of_IO chiffon_NN1 and_CC let_VV0 it_PPH1 fall_VVI to_II the_AT floor_NN1 ._. 
The_AT model_NN1 stood_VVD motionless_JJ ,_, clad_VVN in_II nothing_PN1 but_II her_APPGE bra_NN1 and_CC stockings_NN2 ,_, waiting_VVG for_IF his_APPGE instructions_NN2 ._. 
'_" We_PPIS2 'll_VM leave_VVI this_DD1 for_IF now_RT ,_, Claudia_NP1 '_GE ,_, he_PPHS1 said_VVD ._. 
'_GE See_VV0 if_CS you_PPY can_VM rustle_VVI up_RP a_AT1 cup_NN1 of_IO tea_NN1 for_IF Paula_NP1 and_CC me_PPIO1 ,_, please_RR ._. 
'_GE The_AT girl_NN1 pulled_VVN on_II her_APPGE wrap_NN1 and_CC moved_VVN to_II the_AT door_NN1 looking_VVG back_RP over_II her_APPGE shoulder_NN1 as_CSA she_PPHS1 went_VVD and_CC Paula_NP1 was_VBDZ aware_JJ of_IO the_AT hostility_NN1 in_II her_APPGE gaze_NN1 ._. 
Why_RRQ was_VBDZ it_PPH1 all_DB women_NN2 hated_VVD her_PPHO1 so_RR ,_, even_CS21 when_CS22 they_PPHS2 did_VDD n't_XX know_VVI her_PPHO1 ?_? 
She_PPHS1 shrugged_VVD ._. 
Oh_UH well_RR ,_, she_PPHS1 should_VM be_VBI used_JJ to_II it_PPH1 by_RT21 now_RT22 ..._... 
Gary_NP1 got_VVD up_RP ,_, took_VVD Paula_NP1 by_II the_AT arm_NN1 and_CC led_VVD her_PPHO1 over_RP to_II the_AT low_JJ sofa_NN1 ._. 
'_" What_DDQ 's_VBZ all_DB this_DD1 about_RP ,_, lovey_NN1 ?_? 
You_PPY ca_VM n't_XX have_VHI left_VVN Mattli_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 have_VH0 ._. 
'_GE Paula_NP1 related_VVD what_DDQ had_VHD happened_VVN and_CC saw_VVN Gary_NP1 turn_VV0 pale_JJ ._. 
'_" Oh_UH Lord_NP1 !_! 
You_PPY mean_VV0 she_PPHS1 thinks_VVZ you_PPY 've_VH0 been_VBN spying_VVG for_IF me_PPIO1 !_! 
If_CS she_PPHS1 sues_VVZ I_PPIS1 'll_VM be_VBI ruined_VVN ._. 
Even_RR worse_JJR ,_, someone_PN1 of_IO her_APPGE stature_NN1 could_VM make_VVI a_AT1 hell_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 lot_NN1 of_IO trouble_NN1 for_IF me_PPIO1 ,_, even_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 does_VDZ n't_XX ._. 
'_" '_GE But_CCB Gary_NP1 I_PPIS1 have_VH0 n't_XX been_VBN spying_VVG for_IF you_PPY !_! 
I_PPIS1 have_VH0 n't_XX even_RR mentioned_VVN a_AT1 single_JJ detail_NN1 of_IO the_AT Mattli_JJ collection_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_" You_PPY know_VV0 that_DD1 and_CC so_RR do_VD0 I._NP1 But_CCB suppose_VV0 I_PPIS1 've_VH0 done_VDN something_PN1 similar_JJ ?_? 
It_PPH1 happens_VVZ every_AT1 season_NNT1 by_II sheer_JJ chance_NN1 and_CC law_NN1 of_IO averages_NN2 some_DD of_IO the_AT ideas_NN2 are_VBR bound_VVNK to_TO come_VVI up_RP ._. 
There_EX are_VBR always_RR accusations_NN2 of_IO piracy_NN1 and_CC copy-catting_NN1 ,_, though_CS they_PPHS2 ca_VM n't_XX usually_RR be_VBI substantiated_VVN ._. 
But_CCB if_CS she_PPHS1 can_VM prove_VVI that_CST you_PPY and_CC I_PPIS1 ..._... 
'_" '_" That_DD1 's_VBZ nonsense_NN1 !_! 
We_PPIS2 have_VH0 n't_XX done_VDN anything_PN1 wrong_JJ ._. 
'_GE Gary_NP1 ran_VVD a_AT1 distracted_JJ hand_NN1 through_II his_APPGE mop_NN1 of_IO fair_JJ hair_NN1 ._. 
'_" You_PPY 're_VBR going_VVGK to_TO have_VHI to_TO describe_VVI the_AT Mattli_JJ collection_NN1 to_II me_PPIO1 ._. 
Every_AT1 detail_NN1 ._. 
'_" '_GE Gary_NP1 !_! '_" she_PPHS1 objected_VVD ,_, shocked_VVD ._. 
'_" You_PPY 're_VBR an_AT1 original_JJ ._. 
You_PPY ca_VM n't_XX steal_VVI their_APPGE ideas_NN2 !_! 
'_" '_" No_UH ,_, idiot_NN1 not_XX so_CS21 that_CS22 I_PPIS1 can_VM steal_VVI them_PPHO2 ._. 
So_CS21 that_CS22 I_PPIS1 can_VM go_VVI through_II my_APPGE designs_NN2 and_CC make_VVI quite_RG certain_JJ that_CST there_EX is_VBZ not_XX one_MC1 collar_NN1 ,_, not_XX one_MC1 cuff_NN1 detail_NN1 ,_, not_XX the_AT slightest_JJT influence_NN1 that_CST they_PPHS2 could_VM accuse_VVI me_PPIO1 of_IO copying_VVG from_II them_PPHO2 ._. 
Oh_UH Jesus_NP1 Christ_NP1 !_! suppose_VV0 there_EX 's_VBZ something_PN1 major_JJ ?_? 
My_APPGE peg_NN1 top_JJ evening_NNT1 gown_NN1 my_APPGE beautiful_JJ cerise_JJ lace_NN1 I_PPIS1 could_VM end_VVI up_RP having_VHG to_TO rethink_VVI the_AT whole_JJ collection_NN1 !_! 
'_" '_" For_IF goodness_NN1 sake_NN1 stop_NN1 panicking_VVG !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD ,_, though_CS she_PPHS1 could_VM feel_VVI the_AT seeds_NN2 of_IO panic_NN1 herself_PPX1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sure_JJ there_EX 's_VBZ nothing_PN1 to_TO worry_VVI about_RP ._. 
'_" '_" I_PPIS1 only_RR hope_VV0 you_PPY 're_VBR right_JJ !_! '_" he_PPHS1 said_VVD in_II anguished_JJ tones_NN2 ._. 
The_AT model_NN1 came_VVD in_RP with_IW the_AT cups_NN2 of_IO tea_NN1 ,_, still_RR glowering_VVG darkly_RR at_II Paula_NP1 from_II beneath_II her_APPGE fringe_NN1 of_IO false_JJ eyelashes_NN2 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ clear_JJ she_PPHS1 was_VBDZ blaming_VVG Paula_NP1 bitterly_RR for_IF the_AT interrupted_JJ afternoon_NNT1 and_CC her_APPGE boss_NN1 's_GE drastic_JJ change_NN1 of_IO mood_NN1 ._. 
'_" That_DD1 girl_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 dog_NN1 !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD when_RRQ they_PPHS2 were_VBDR alone_JJ again_RT ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 'm_VBM sure_JJ she_PPHS1 ca_VM n't_XX do_VDI justice_NN1 to_II your_APPGE designs_NN2 ._. 
And_CC with_IW a_AT1 miserable_JJ face_NN1 like_II hers_PPGE I_PPIS1 'm_VBM surprised_JJ you_PPY ever_RR get_VV0 any_DD work_NN1 done_VDN at_RR21 all_RR22 ._. 
'_GE Gary_NP1 looked_VVD crestfallen_JJ ._. 
'_" She_PPHS1 's_VBZ the_AT best_RRT I_PPIS1 could_VM get_VVI ..._... 
'_" '_" Oh_UH what_DDQ rubbish_NN1 !_! 
'_GE Paula_NP1 said_VVD roundly_RR ._. 
'_GE Anyway_RR ,_, you_PPY 've_VH0 got_VVN me_PPIO1 now_RT so_CS you_PPY can_VM get_VVI rid_VVN of_IO her_PPHO1 ._. 
'_" '_" What_DDQ do_VD0 you_PPY mean_VVI ?_? 
'_GE Gary_NP1 asked_VVD ._. 
He_PPHS1 looked_VVD like_II a_AT1 worried_JJ small_JJ boy_NN1 ._. 
'_" I_PPIS1 told_VVD you_PPY I_PPIS1 've_VH0 left_VVN Mattli_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 'll_VM come_VVI and_CC work_VVI for_IF you_PPY ._. 
'_" '_" Oh_UH Paula_NP1 !_! 
'_GE Gary_NP1 's_GE expression_NN1 became_VVD even_RR more_RGR anxious_JJ ._. 
'_" You_PPY know_VV0 I_PPIS1 'd_VM give_VVI my_APPGE right_JJ arm_NN1 to_TO have_VHI someone_PN1 as_RG good_JJ as_CSA you_PPY to_TO model_VVI for_IF me_PPIO1 !_! 
But_CCB I_PPIS1 told_VVD you_PPY before_CS I_PPIS1 could_VM n't_XX afford_VVI to_TO pay_VVI you_PPY what_DDQ you_PPY 're_VBR worth_II ._. 
Well_RR ,_, not_XX for_IF ages_NN2 ,_, anyway_RR ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ going_VVGK to_TO be_VBI a_AT1 long_JJ struggle_NN1 getting_VVG established_JJ and_CC until_CS I_PPIS1 am_VBM I_PPIS1 do_VD0 n't_XX see_VVI how_RRQ ..._... 
'_GE Paula_NP1 smiled_VVD ._. 
For_IF the_AT first_MD time_NNT1 she_PPHS1 felt_VVD the_AT stirrings_NN2 of_IO something_PN1 like_II power_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 was_VBDZ not_XX unlike_II the_AT feeling_NN1 she_PPHS1 experienced_VVD when_RRQ men_NN2 looked_VVN at_II her_PPHO1 and_CC wanted_VVN her_PPHO1 though_CS she_PPHS1 knew_VVD it_PPH1 could_VM not_XX be_VBI that_CST for_CS there_EX was_VBDZ nothing_PN1 sexual_JJ between_II her_PPHO1 and_CC Gary_NP1 and_CC never_RR would_VM be_VBI ._. 
But_CCB it_PPH1 was_VBDZ just_RR as_RG exciting_JJ ,_, nevertheless_RR ._. 
It_PPH1 made_VVD her_PPHO1 feel_VV0 strong_JJ ,_, invincible_JJ almost_RR ,_, and_CC just_RR a_AT1 tiny_JJ bit_NN1 as_CS21 if_CS22 she_PPHS1 had_VHD drunk_VVN too_RG much_DA1 wine_NN1 ._. 
Her_APPGE smile_NN1 spread_NN1 ._. 
