I persuaded her that we were just taking the Montfords to their digs for the night."Bob relaxed at this. "Excellent. SHE is here, so well done. Come i... and meet another future mother-in-law."The sisters had dragged their father through to the living room, where they found the two mothers, now seated side by side on the sofa. Mrs Montford looked up, and spoke to her husband."George – come and meet Mrs Cross, Amelia's mother, who she hasn't seen in years. It is to be a surprise tomorrow, so don't. Mrs. O'Grady saw that Sarah was upset, so she held her hand and talked softly to her. Sarah trembled as I told Mrs. O what had almost happened to us, she tutt-tutted over our story.Sarah had finished her coffee and lay her head down on her crossed arms. The night had really taken its toll on her. "Take her up to the empty bedroom." I gave her an unbelieving look. She hastened to explain herself. "I know I only take gentlemen borders, but she has had a terrible evening." I carried Sarah upstairs. Not wanting to give any of the boys in my class false hope I resorted to flirting with the one person who probably wouldn't even notice my advances, never mind pay any attention or react to them. Mr Matthews looked over at that point, I caught his eye and kept eye contact for 3,2,1 then turned away. I looked back into my magazine to look at the next steps before completing them. I got out my seat and walked to the front desk, I leaned over it slightly, looking up at him and whispered in my. "How I wish! Just think though of the chat and scandal in a small village."Sheila grinned. "Bad luck, old girl! His headmaster would have to sack him too for setting a bad example to the children."They both giggled. Sheila was perfectly happy for the three of them to stay as long as they wanted. It would be a bit crowded when her two children came home for the holidays but nothing that sleeping bags would not overcome. They also agreed on a modest rent."I don't want to make money out of you,.