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"Eruely "Maybe… fifty quid?"

This is not quite true It was actually more like… Well, anyway, quite a lot Still, it orth it

"So, where’s Luke?" says Mu the car?"

"Yes, where’s Luke?" says h "We’ve been looking forward toseparately," I say -- and flinch slightly as I see their faces fall

"Separately?" says Mu back froo there for business But he’ll be here, I promise"

"He does know the service starts at twelve?" says Mum anxiously "And you’ve told him where the church is?"

"Yes!" I say "Honestly, he’ll be here"

I’htly snappy, but I can’t help it To be honest, I’ot to He was supposed to be ringing me when he landed at the airport -- and that was supposed to be half an hour ago But so far I haven’t heard anything

Still He said he’d be here

"Can I do anything to help?" I ask, to change the subject

"Be a darling, and take these upstairs for les "I’ve got to pack away the patio cushions"

"Who’s upstairs?" I say, picking up the plate

"Maureen’s come over to blow-dry Janice’s hair," says Mum "They wanted to keep out of Lucy’s way You knohile she’s getting ready"

"Have you seen her yet?" I ask interestedly "Has she got a nice dress?"

"I haven’t seen it," says Mum, and lowers her voice "But apparently it cost £3,000 And that’s not including the veil!"