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along really well. He says that she reminds him of his wife. Whether or not the resemblance includes neurological disorders has never been discussed!
AuntSylvie and NurseCathy run The Noble Coliseum, a multi purpose institution. Alongside many worthy community initiatives it provides a home for some of Lancaster’s elderly and orphans. At one time it was the great house of a wealthy businessman, one of the Penrith Nobles, until it was bequeathed to the Chamber.
The whole complex is about the size of a large primary school. One with a grand hall which is put to good use every Saturday night as a music and dance venue. “OpenMike Night” is a major fixture in Lancaster’s social calendar.
“Oh, hello Cathy!” says the Colonel, “I heard that Mel was giving you some trouble at breakfast this morning. Sorry I wasn’t there.”
“Not me personally,” says NurseCathy, “just a bit of fireworks in general from what I hear. She calmed down as soon as the kids were out of the building. Are you OK? Did you get some breakfast?”
“I’m perfectly fine! I was busy chatting with Claire and Di. They’re having some trouble with the teenage boys again, the ones they call ShortFuse and MegaBite.”
“Seriously? They weren’t in the girls’ room again were they?”
“No, nothing like that. I don’t think that’ll ever happen again, not after my lecture to them about gentlemanly conduct. They were taking the mickey out of Di’s new haircut. It was more abuse than she deserved, too rude for my liking!”
“I hope she’ll be OK,” says NurseCathy, “she decided short hair would be better, because she’s started learning karate. RoughDi they call her. Rough diamond! And although she’s a beginner she can really hold her own in the dojo.”
“I’m glad you warned me! My self defence skills are a little rusty!”
“What about Claire?”
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