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“She’s sweet isn’t she? She’s joining Mel and I for tea later. Mel calls her ClaireVoyant, they’re both into horoscopes big time.”
“A thirteen year old clairvoyant? And a seventy three year old one? I bet you feel out of place?”
“Not at all! It’s fascinating. Did I tell you how the fire signs can often be misinterpreted? The thing that lots of people get wrong about astrology is …”
“Sorry Colonel, not right now, we should do this when I have a bit more time.”
“Yes, of course. Do join us for tea if you can … when the older students get back this afternoon. Mel will be on her best behaviour, I promise.”
“Should I tell Sylvie that you averted another incursion into the girls’ room?”
“You are to follow the protocols. I’m sure you’ll do the right thing!”
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“The Colonel’s fine. He’s invited me to join him and Miss Gibson for tea this afternoon. Claire Telham too. Apparently Claire is now called ClaireVoyant and they all love discussing horoscopes!”
“Do they now?” says AuntSylvie, “can I come?”
“You’re the boss. Nobody’s going to stop you!”
“And today’s Friday, so there’s no pressure! 16:30 in the conservatory?”
“Yes. Oh … and the Colonel also mentioned a minor altercation between the boys and Diane Mitchell.”
“Minor? Write it in the log. I’ll make sure to read it before we meet for tea. Is Peter back yet? I want to discuss weekend activities with him.”
Peter and Cathy Sinclair have lived in the Noble Coliseum for almost as long as AuntSylvie. They know everybody and everybody knows them, and whilst they notionally have a normal working week, they put in far more hours than the
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