I could hear the tenants talking above me and they were laughing about how they had ripped of the public transport system. I made up my mind that as they were obvious shonkies, I wouldn't give any leeway and, if they didn't pay on the spot, I would disconnect supply.

I watch Dag and Claire piddle about the desert.

a double-biting sword or axe

Eleanor and I tolerated each other most of the time, but she never pulled her punches