Don't flirt with the barmaid. Don't flirt with the barmaid. Don't bloody well flirt with the barmaid.. Richard kept his eyes down as he ordered two teas. Perfunctory words were exchanged with the bartender before he returned with the steaming mugs. And balancing a little platter of cream and sugar bowls on top of one.

"Couldn't say how you'd take yours so the woman just gave me the fixings."