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80be at liberty to use all the facilities without asking. Nancy also inquired on how her mother was doing, telling her that she knew the Dean used to visit her often, years ago, before he was promoted.%u201cYes. She did tell me that once. It was before she came to live with me so I never actually met him.%u201d Tina had replied. %u201cShe was very fond of him by all accounts.%u201d%u201cI could speak with him. He could pay her a surprise visit. Maybe brighten up her mood?%u201d Sister Nancy had said.%u201cYes. That would be lovely. Do you mind if I just make a call? My mother has a new full time carer. I%u2019d like to make sure all is okay.%u201d%u201cOf course. Ring as much of you like. This is not some strict office environment, Tina. We%u2019re very relaxed. Make as much tea and coffee as you like. Take breaks as you wish. You can even take a swim in the indoor pool in the basement.%u201d%u201cWow! Your own swimming pool?%u201d Tina said.%u201cYes. The Covent is doing so well. It%u2019s making a fortune and the church rewarded the Dean for his enormous input.%u201d Nancy told her.Keith sat on the chair reading a book aloud to Elsie, who listened with her eyes closed. He read to her for a while but then heard her snoring and closed the book. He carefully put it onto the table and pulled her duvet down, careful not to disturb her. Her night dress is grubby, he noticed. He should change it. Maybe wash her first. He determined to make that his afternoon job. His phone vibrated in his pocket and he carefully pulled the duvet back up and left the bedroom.%u201cHi. Keith here. Is that you, Tina?%u201dHe listened out in the hall. %u201cYes, yes. She%u2019s fine. I gave her breakfast, put her hearing aid in, The Carer