Tony Gardner: Alec Norman

Quotes 

• [Norma has thrown Alec out of the house because of his part in framing Pop Larkin. In the morning, after sleeping on a park bench, he comes back to apologise] 

  Alec Norman : I felt I needed to show contrition somehow.

  [he hands her a small box that might contain a ring or a necklace] 

  Alec Norman : Let's start again, Norma.

  [she opens it to reveal a small orange cube nestling where a ring would be] 

  Alec Norman : It's the cheese we shared on our magical first date. Saint Nectaire. I hoped it might mean more than a ring - as well as being cheaper. I've got the rest in my pocket.