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Wehave some wonderful news for you. The man saidhe'd take it off her hands for fifteen pounds. It's a slow process, do believe me. I was lying.

She shudderedat the thought of what harm he might do, unchecked. ''Christ,' said Tom. And the last straw that had laid itself on her increasinglynarrow back this morning had been when Mrs Tims, one ofthe two cleaners, had given notice. She stood up, heaped up the untidy pile of newspapersand picked up the mugs and glasses.