She had confessed! It was not quite the confession that the policeman inside Albert was looking for, namely who stole all those bicycles, nevertheless Delilah's crime of passion was now out there in the world to be judged. She loved him, Bert for Bert. Not just for the cut of his uniform or the power of his truncheon. Still, it was nice to hear it said, even in whispers.

Bert slowed to a stop and angled himself to face her. His eyes darted leftward and right to check if the coast were clear, his next act verged on the criminal, but who better to break the law, than one who upheld it?

A kiss in public. "I love ye too." he whispered.