The owners were old friends of mine. They knew all about Sue and me and they placed us on a table that was away from the rest of the patrons, so we wo...ld be not be overheard. Susan had definitely made a special effort, She looked as beautiful as she had on our wedding day and I felt a pain in my chest that stopped me from enjoying my meal. Whilst we ate we discussed the children and my now non-existent relationship with my parents. Sue said that was her fault. But I told her they were old. Dark coated Constablesmoved in and about the small streets, a strange sight for the inhabitantsof one of the poorest sections of Victorian London. Most of its citizenshad faded into the shadows as soon as the first officer arrived, thinkingit was some great raid. However, the Constables were not traveling downthe debris-filled streets in search of any common thief or prostitute.Out of place amongst the officers of the law were two men dressed inheavy grey coats. One man, a bear of a man, was. Then they packed all these things in Jennifer's car, as she had agreedto sell them for Anita. Back in the house after that they looked at theitems for destruction. A few of them went into the dust bin. the restwere all combustible, so Jennifer said to Betty, "Stir up the fire inthe boiler Betty, while I bring all these things into the kitchen, then,as I hand them to you, put them in the fire and see that they burn."This took quite some time and at one stage Betty had to riddle the fireagain.. Oh I've been invited out a few times but they weren't really my type. But I live in hopes.” Now I was sure of it, Hazel was coming onto me!!! Taking the bull by the horns, I took a deep breath. “Am I your type Hazel,” I asked then sat there looking across the room at her. It was as though a weight had been lifted off her and she smiled across at me. “Yes Mike. Yes I think you are.” It felt as though I was dreaming, as she slowly got up out of her chair and walked across the lounge towards.