‘What’ve they got in common? He’s taken up with horses and making money, and when she’s not being a big shot on the county council, she’s entertaining royalty or the like.’ Janet’s mouth hardened with irritation. ‘People shouldn’t live in each other’s pocket just because they’re married. Separate interests are healthier.’ ‘Jack Tuttle didn’t think so when his wife went on holiday without him and the girls. And Mr McKenna left Madame Denise ’cos they’ve got nothing in common. That one’s got more side to her than Elis and his wife put together.’ ‘Gossiping’s very unseemly in a young man.’ Janet sniffed. ‘My parents are very happy, because they trust each other, and I imagine the Elises are the same.’ ‘Your parents are happily keeping up appearances, for the benefit of your father’s flock.’ ‘My parents have nothing to hide!’ Janet snapped. ‘Don’t judge everyone by your own nasty council-house standards!’ ‘Oh, get real! You live in bloody fairyland half the time.’ He thrust a sheet of paper in front of her.
