Lunch was ready by the time he'd finished explaining everything and they sat at the kitchen table to eat a superb spread of roast chicken with all the trimmings.

When he eventually stood up, Kim was so full that he was afraid he might burst.

"Mrs T," he said, with absolute sincerity, "that is definitely the best dinner I have ever had since I left home. I didn't think anyone in the world could cook as well as our cook at home."

He gave her a mock salute.

"Now I ...