“I can’t understand where Jim has got to,” said Annabel. “He’s usually home by now.”
“He’ll arrive soon,” said Tony. “How is he coping?”
“It’s difficult being unemployed for so long. Where have you been?”
“I’ve been away for a while. How have you been getting by?”
“I’ve been giving private lessons. How about you?”
“I’m moving back in with your sister-in-law. I never learn.”
“Maybe she’s good for you?”
“I don’t think so... but let’s not talk about that.”
“Jim picked up the unemployment benefit today, I’m worried he might have lost his mind and taken his dole money to the pub.”
“He wouldn’t do that.”
“It’s not just the drink. I worry about him. He went to see Beggum today. What if Beggum said something to wind him up the wrong way?”
“He wouldn’t do anything.”
“If it’s money, I mi
