We sat back with coffee, probably the highlight of the meal. XXNX We sat back with coffee, probably the highlight of the meal. The bartender was still not busy and attended to us immediately. The big bands of the forties, music you could dance to and lyrics you could actually understand.”
Kat was laughing as I told her. “How is Miss Lacey getting back to her hotel?”
“They are trying to find another car for her, but it’s going to take some time.”
“I’m staying at the Leasowe Hotel. It is quite remunerative.”
“Your employer lets you keep that?”
“I am self-employed so I keep it. The stipendiary magistrate was also a barrister. Looking up I saw Kat Lacey. If you remember that you must be very old.”
“You shouldn’t say that, Miss Lacey. Looking up I saw Kat Lacey. You have twisted my arm.” We walked into the bar. If the bar isn’t busy by half past seven in the evening then there is something wrong. Kat chose a four-ounce sirloin steak, rare to medium with salad.
