Ethel, to Lucy (8)

I believe the answer is:

sidekick

(Other definitions for sidekick that I've seen before include "mate" , "Fellow adventurer - partner or deputy" , "Close companion" , "Acolyte" , "Junior associate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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