It’s nearly the end of term, and I wish I could say that something awful has happened to Jesmond and Jarrow, but nothing has. They have, however, been very quiet. There have been no more posters on the lamp posts. Word has circulated about that particular scam, and any popularity they had seems to have evaporated.

Mrs Abercrombie got her reward money back.

As for the others? Aramynta tells me they did as well, and I’m going to have to trust her.

I suppose that’s a good result.

I haven’t told anyone yet about the Felina-is-my-mum thing, though I don’t want it to be a big secret.

I’m still wondering what to do about my name. Ethel Leatherhead is not my real name: it’s Tiger Pussycat ‘Boo’ Mackay.

Although what’s real and what’s not has been questionable lately.

And my skin? Much better, thank you.

Much better.