He says he needs to do something in the cloakroom.

It’s awkward. If Ross sees me letting anyone in with the coats I’ll be sacked; I won’t be given a second chance. But this is the great Eric Murphy asking a favour. What am I supposed to do?

BLUE NOTE BY MEL FAWCETT 34THPARALLEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 04

Leroy winks at me as yet more expensive coats brush past him into the club. He loves the rich and trendy custom…