"No, that would be a little much to expect. Tell you what; if you ever find you have an itch that needs scratching..." I had barely said those words when she laughed.

"I knew you were a true gentleman," she said.

"Of course Jon is a gentleman," William said from behind me. "A fine and upstanding bloke as you would want to know. Look how he had turned around that factory here in London."

"I'm not sure we are still in London," I added. "But I hope things improve better still."

"I am sure you will get a hand up on things Jon," Kate said.

"I am sure I will."...