Esther’s eyes sparkled.
“I should love it!” She got in beside him, and the car started away.
“I only brought the two-seater,” Micky explained audaciously. “I hate a crowd. This will take three at a pinch, but it’s much more comfortable for two.”
“It’s lovely!” Esther agreed.
She leaned back luxuriously.
“It must be splendid to be able to have a car like this of your very own,” she said suddenly.
Micky laughed rather ruefully.
“There are other things I would far rather have,” he said.
“Are there?” She looked up at him innocently. “What things?” she asked.
Micky’s hands tightened over the wheel.