[Margaret Pilkington]

Fireman.......maybe you should explain to your ma-in-law that her manner is sometimes a bit.......how shall we say .....? Curt. Maybe she doesn't realise.

And as for your break next week......just tell her you are going...ask if there is anything she needs getting before you go away.......and tell her you know just how resourceful she is......after all she lived through the war without your assistance.

Enjoy your break and don't feel guilty......!