Page 272 - Bridget Jones's Diary - by Helen FIELDING

'Oh, darling, just one more thing.'

'What?'

'For some reason I've been so busy I forgot to order my travelers' checks from
the bank.'

'Oh, don't worry, you can get them at the airport.'

'But the thing is, darling, I'm just on my way to the airport now, and I've
forgotten my banker's card.'

I blinked at the phone.

'Such a nuisance. I was wondering . . . You couldn't possibly lend me some
cash? I mean not much, just a couple of hundred quid or something so I can get
some travelers' checks.'

The way she said it reminded me of the way winos ask for money for a cup of
tea.

'I'm in the middle of work, Mum. Can't Julio lend you some money?'

She went all huffy. 'I can't believe you're being so mean, darling. After all I've
done for you. I gave you the gift of life and you can't even loan your mother a
few pounds for some travelers' checks.'

'But how am I going to get it to you? I'll have to go out to the cash machine
and put it on a motorbike. Then it will be stolen and it'll all be ridiculous. Where
are you?'

'Oooh. Well, actually, as luck would have it I'm ever so close, so if you just
pop out to the NatWest opposite I'll meet you there in five minutes,' she gabbled.
'Super, darling. Byee!'