At six the tide is out and the door is open and she is sitting on the step in the borrowed dress with her arms round her knees and no idea how she got there.

MilaDid it work? Did the thing work? I have a taste in my mouth and no shoes and I cannot remember a single thing after the drum.

MioneIt worked. The harbour is safe for another year and everybody in this town is going to be very nice to you for a fortnight.

MilaThat is not what I asked. I asked whether it worked on me.