Now, while you’re here,’ said Phoebe, ‘you must treat the place as your own home.’
‘What?’ I said. ‘You want us to wash the dishes and put the duster round?’
‘And pick up men’s underwear from the bathroom floor?’ added Wendy, sharing slightly too much information about her domestic arrangements.
‘Don’t be difficult,’ said Phoebe.
If you were kind enough to drop by last week, you’ll know that Phoebe – official sister-in-law to my friend Wendy – has invited us to spend the weekend in the modest hotel