"Yes, twice now. I asked him for hugs and he gave me them without any questions and he stroked my hair." Coraline made a small face at the thought of anyone touching her hair. Coraline patted the waistcoat down and smiled. He looked very pretty. "Are you getting married? I want to be a deputy bridesmaid, I can wear cowboy boots and a really bright star badge."

Coraline made a motion with her hands for him to turn around so she could climb onto his back.