Chapter Five Laura and Harriet’s friendship continued to develop as the months went by. They met a couple of times a week and had more opportunity when Philip was away. For the first time in ages Laura began to feel normal. She found Harriet to be wise and she looked up to her. One evening after a game of tennis, both girls were in the shower. They stood together soaping their bodies and washing their hair, water running over their faces as they talked. As they were getting dried, Harriet’s bra fell off the peg, onto the floor. Still talking to Laura, she bent down to pick it up. Laura laughed. “You’ve got a great figure Harriet, and your so fit. I’m impressed.” Stood there with her bra in one hand, Harriet replied. “Laura. Playing tennis keeps you in trim too. That tight bum and your

