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.