The Last List of Mabel Beaumont

by Laura Pearson

Julie and Erin both turn to me. ‘I mean, people are so bad at recognising flaws in themselves, in general, aren’t they?’ ‘Maybe so,’ Erin says. We sit quietly for a minute. ‘Any big plans for New Year’s Eve?’ Julie asks. I wait for Erin to respond. I’ve been wanting to ask her this, because