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"But--"

"Suze, you can’t make money unless you spend it first Everyone knows that! I mean, you have to spend money on your materials, don’t you?"

There’s a pause

"I suppose so," says Suze doubtfully

"And anyhat are credit cards for?"

"Oh Bex…" Suze sighs "Actually, that’s funny -- that’s just what the council tax girl said yesterday"

"What council tax girl?" I frown at irl who cauely "She had a clipboard And she asked loads of questions about me, and the flat, and how much rent you paidher all about you being in America, and Luke… and your TV job…"

"Great," I say, not really listening "That sounds really good Listen, Suze, I’ve got to run But honestly, don’t worry If anyone else phones for me, just don’t take the call OK?"

"Well… OK," says Suze "And good luck tomorrow!"

"Thanks!" I say, and put down the phone Ha-ha-ha! Off to Barneys!

Barneys I’ve kind of been saving it for last, like an extra-special chocolate Now, as I push through the distinctive black revolving doors and walk slowly across the paleinto cabinets full of conteht chair The reat, and everyone looks like they’re having a great ti aquamarine crystal necklace in it I’d look just like ato see the price tag when an assistant approaches -- and I co to buy what I need