“No; I shifted away once, but I went back again. I was away nearly two years.”
“I thought so, because I called to see you there once. Well, I’m goin’ that way now. You goin’ home, Mrs Aspinall?”
“Yes.”
“Well, I’ll go along with you, if you don’t mind.”
“Thanks. I’d be only too glad of company.”
“Goin’ to walk, Mrs Aspinall?” asked Bill, as the tram stopped in their way.
“Yes. I can’t afford trams now—times are too hard.”
“Sorry I don’t happen to have no tickets on me!”
“Oh, don’t mention it. I’m well used to walking. I’d rather walk than ride.”
They waited till the tram passed.