Ian Hopkins, Britt's soon to be regular lover, who worked as a pre-trial investigating solicitor for a large law firm in London, made rapid progress with his private investigation for Britt, a strikingly attractive young mother who sometimes gave the impression when being out and about that she was the product of the gentry, such was her deportment and speech.
However, her cheap clothing might have raised eyebrow or two.
In contrast, when the standout young woman Miss Eagles left the shopping streets, she retreated into suburbia, disappearing into a non-descript dwelling in Putney where she boarded with the much older woman owner who wasn't family.
Most interesting.
Ian had read selectively to update himself on current law relating to prostitution and checked for amendments to respective Acts of Parliament or proposed changes in the pipeline and enquired any further tinkering being contemplated.
He was a thorough investigator and careful. During his investigation, he was careful not to associate with Britt but he called her late some nights to report progress. He ended his calls to the hot Britt with the words, "I trust you are keeping that pussy of yours warm for me?"
Britt's response invariably was to giggle with a teasing edge to it. That left the man with a highly-trained legal mind frustrated and not knowing quite what to think but he continued his work because he believed she was basically trustworthy and would eventually connect to him sexually.
He'd questioned that term 'basically trustworthy' and sighed thinking some people just had to be trusted.
Meanwhile, coffee shop owner Harriett Baker rehired Britt when her principal teller left abruptly and as soon as Britt had settled back in Harriet asked if she would work Saturdays and managed the business, taking off Wednesday in lieu and also act as manager until Harriett came in at noon.
"Yes, I would do that providing my pay is bumped up accordingly."
Harriett sighed and said, "Yes of course dear and I'll be generous because I want more freedom in my life."
That night Britt told Rita the news and said excitedly, "Now I can begin paying back the debt I ran up with you for supporting and then Marty."
"Like hell you will," Rita flared. "That financial support was lovingly given because I have enjoyed having you here and not only for the company. I became by agreement your surrogate mother and watched you transform from a waif into a Cinderella-like beauty."
"I gladly assisted you through pregnancy and you delivered something I never thought I would achieve, grandmother status. I could cascade tears in relating all the pleasures you have brought me darling including having your young friends coming repeatedly to this house. I've been blessed time and time again because of you."
Britt was almost gaping.
"Ah Rita, now I know how you managed to branch out into a sole business and lure thousands of men into your arms to give them truly what they wanted from life. You must have been a wonderful temptation in bed and an extreme performer."
"Really Britt, you do speak rubbish at times and indulged in unbelievable exaggeration ... men by the thousands indeed. My goodness you usually are so rational."
"You'll need to floss up your recollections rather fancily grandma as the day will come when Marty will ask you, "What did you do grandma to earn money in your younger days?"
"Omigod, I'd not thought about that. You'll have to teach me how to fantasise."
Feeling really happy, Britt went to her room and called the vicarage and requested an audience with the vicar re a christening.
"Oh, it's you again, the striking young woman and I think your name is Britt. It's a meeting you desire as we don't give audiences around here."
"Oh, I apologize Katie."
"Good heavens, you remember my name."
"I heard David call you Katie twice; it's no big deal remembering something like that as well you know."
"Yes, but I'm obliged to remember the names of everyone who comes through our doors because that's the nature of my job, to welcome people whereas you..."
Katie stopped.
Britt said slyly, "Whereas I'm and empty-headed beauty?"
"Oh no, please Britt I didn't say that."
"That's okay Katie. Please could you set me up for the meeting re a christening the next time a batch is scheduled."
"Certainly, dear Britt. There's a slot available on our next scheduled christening which is Sunday week. Give me your number and I'll call you as soon as David confirms a meeting time."
"That's great Katie and could have two pews reserved for our party and Rita Hawkins will need to be at the meeting because I want her declared Marty's god-mother."
"Oh, yes and does Rita know about that intention yet?"
"As soon as I give her the day and time of the meeting with David she'll guess something is up. May we leave it at that?"
"Yes of course, the meeting is pencilled in at 4:00 this Thursday."
"Thanks, sweet Katie."
On Thursday morning before leaving for the coffee shop, Britt told Rita they were expected to meet David at 4:00 that afternoon.
"David who?"
"David your vicar."
"Omigod, this is to discuss Marty's baptism."
Returning home that afternoon, Britt changed into a top and jeans and that horrified Rita.
"Please return to your room and change into very formal clothing because this is a solemn occasion."
"Rubbish, it's an informal meeting."
"But I'm dressed up."
"Well, when we arrive at the office you may disown me and I'll not harbour hard feelings."
"But Britt..."
"Come on, let's go. Chop, chop you'll have no wish for us to be late and invoke the wrath of god."
Rita had cheered up by the time they were out on the street and told Britt how excited she was because it made her feel really like family."