We're coming up to the end of the night, so please finish your glasses.

Those who regret the poor keeping qualities of the Superfin can console themselves later in the season with the Beurre Easter, which is of a similar piquant champagny flavour.

At least there was no problem with Alison travelling on the 'wrong' train - discretion was the better part of valour for ticket checks [on a train full of football supporters].

She lisped slightly, little-girlish, looking at him still while drinking whisky steadily from a full glass.