“I can’t imagine you dressed as boy… you look so much nicer in girl’s clothes.” Alice said.
“Because girl’s clothes are nicer.” Billy stated. “I suppose it would be nice have at least one.” he dreamily added.
“What are you girls chattering about?” Mrs Postlethwaite asked as she appeared at the doorway.
“Wearing dresses.” Billy replied.
Mrs Postlethwaite smiled sweetly at the boy as he looked up at her with his tear stained puppy dog eyes. “I’ve been thinking… since the terrible news today, would like like to stay in Alice’s room from now on instead of sleeping on your own?”
“Erm… may I?” Billy asked.
“Oh yes please Miss.” Alice exclaimed.