appreciate the opportunity for the two of us to work out a way of coming to an amicable solution. However, I am glad that you have managed to dissuade him from any unnecessary instigation of police proceedings.
Please be assured that discretion is a given because, as you know, we put the well-being of our residents above all else. I shall look forward to seeing you on Thursday 26, at 2 p.m., while your father is away from Pilgrim House at his weekly chiropodist appointment.
In the meantime, can I reassure you that no one goes into his room apart from my staff. I appreciate that you do not make any direct accusations of theft, but you will understand that every time your father has brought this matter up, we have carried out thorough checks and nothing of any substance has been missing.
Yours sincerely,
Brenda Lewis
20. letter from mrs. fishwick, burton comprehensive school to nell baker Dear Ms. Baker,
I have tried several times to call you so I would be grateful if you could ring to make an appointment to discuss Robynâs progress at school. Her teachers have expressed a number of concerns, and it feels that now would be a good time to talk about the best way she can cope as she thinks about a university education. I have checked our school records and we do not have the details for Robynâs father on file. I would be grateful if you could forward these to us if at all possible. We often find that it helps to have both parents present.
I look forward to meeting with you, but in the meantime please do call with any immediate concerns you may have.
Yours sincerely,
Bette Fishwick
21. email from nell baker to angie griffiths
Angie,
Why do you never answer your phone? Now Iâve got problems with Robyn. Apparently her teachers reckon sheâs not âapplying herself to her full abilities.â Well, hello, who is? Weâve had to sign a contract with the school that she would work harder. Can you believe it? And it seems Dadâs been upsetting the other residents. Again.
Knock, knock, this is your family calling. Dad needs you.
Nell
22. letter from claude bichourie to angie griffiths
Chérie,
They say diamonds are a girlâs best friend, so may this necklace decorate your neck where I would like to kiss you this weekend. Do not be cross with me for going away. You know I have to spend time with my family.
You are so beautiful, Angela. I did not mean harm by saying you are looking more womanly than usual. It suits you. When you are by my side, I am the proudest man in Paris. I wish we could shout our love from the rooftops, but in the meantime, my diamonds will have to glitter for me.
Claude
23. note left on kitchen table from nell to robyn baker
ROBYN,
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH.
1. TIDY YOUR ROOM.
2. FINISH YOUR ENGLISH ESSAY.
3. GO AND VISIT YOUR GRANDFATHER.
IF I COME BACK FROM WORK AND YOU ARE STILL IN BED, I WILL BAN YOU FROM USING THE COMPUTER, TAKE AWAY YOUR MOBILE PHONE AND STOP YOUR CLOTHES ALLOWANCE FOR A MONTH. I MEAN IT. REMEMBER THAT CONTRACT WE MADE WITH THE SCHOOL. THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE.
24. answer phone message from antoine dupert to angie griffiths
Angela,
This is Antoine. However many times I might say I enjoyed our photographic session, it will never be enough. You are more than a natural model, you are a muse. I canât wait to show you the photographs. They are beautiful. You are beautiful, but the photographs have taken on a life of their own. Itâs as if the connection between you and me has created something uniquely new, something special, living, breathing. I think they might be the best piece of work I have done. Please come again. Even if nothing else happens between you and me, and how can I not hope for more of that, we owe it to the world to take more photographs together.
Ring me.
25. note from robyn baker
scribbled on bottom of note 22.
ROBYN
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH.
4. TIDY YOUR ROOM.
5. FINISH YOUR ENGLISH ESSAY.
6. GO AND VISIT YOUR