Away from the confinement of the downstairs cloakroom I remind myself of the following: There are more things in heaven and earth, but rarely are they this direct or comprehensible in their methods. I hardly read Biba Morel’s legal disclaimer, but if I had paid more attention I would have noted the words: council raid, booby traps, ingenious mechanisms, police caution. Quick reflexes and heavy cookware will turn the tide in all but the most desperate situations.
