"They could easily be that," said Jimmy unkindly.
"No, I can't," said Ronny suddenly.
"All right," said Jimmy. "Just as you like."
After a long silence, Ronny said:
"What's she like?"
"Who?"
"This girl. Gerry's sister."
Jimmy was silent for some minutes, then he said in a voice that had somehow or other altered:
"She's all right. In fact—well, she's a corker."
"Gerry was very devoted to her, I know. He often spoke of her."