‘I should pay you,’ Simmy realised. ‘We haven’t discussed that side of things at all. How very unbusinesslike of me.’ ‘Oh, just some pocket money will do for now. You don’t have to get into all the paperwork and tax and stuff, as far as I’m concerned.’ A girl after Russell Straw’s heart, Simmy thought, with a smile. ‘Well, I suppose we’ll have to eventually, but for a week or two I’m happy to keep it informal, if you like.’ ‘Thanks,’ said Bonnie, as if relieved. ‘How will you get home?’ ‘Walk. It’s not far. I’m staying at a place in Heathwaite at the moment.’ This sounded odd to Simmy, and she tried to link it with the few facts that Melanie had conveyed that morning. ‘With your family, you mean?’ ‘Sort of. I’m living with my aunt. It suits us both. Don’t worry about me,’ she added urgently. ‘I hate that.’ ‘I wasn’t,’ Simmy defended. ‘You must be fairly near my parents, I presume. They’re in Lake Road.’ Bonnie nodded carelessly.
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