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One of the better things about growing old (yes, there are a few) is not needing as much sleep. I had thought I'd be dry-eyed and creaky after my wakeful night but I found myself functioning perfectly well. I stood in line at the Post Office for nearly half an hour, went round Sainsbury's, cooked lunch, etc- and all without undue distress or crotchetiness. The lovely codeine I was taking built up in my system and the hurts slowly faded away.

Last night I slept wonderfully well.