Nate flashed a brief smile showing bright teeth that had been so popular at parties in London and Leeds.

"Nice to meet you too, Alice. Your sister speaks very highly of you." He said, recalling his earlier conversation on the train. Alice seemed an attractive sort, but in some ways she looked like a faded piece of quality fabric, its colour flat and dull with traces of former beauty. Had living with Toby worn her out already? Poor thing.