Ruby was my friend from school days. We used to go to ballet together, at first to Madame Gaya in Wrexham, later to Hammond in Chester where I became a full-time student and Ruby attended evening classes for many years. We never lost touch. When I came to live in London I would break the speed limits to get to Gresford on a Saturday to spend a few hours with her. More recently we had regular phone calls. I just loved this wonderful friend.