Meakins. Mr. Meakins who was the Chairman of the Hospital Board was a member of the congregation. He was, it seemed, a congenital bachelor, and had been a bachelor for so long that he supposed himself – and was supposed – to be immune from the annoyance of love. Soon after Lilly and her little gi...
“Yes she was fine.” “Did you like her?” “I liked her all right.” “What didn’t you like about her?” “Oh I liked her … sure, I liked her.” “What’s her name?” “Lloyd. Maggie Lloyd.” “Married or single?” “Married.” “Where’d she come from?” “I don’t know. She never said.” “‘Never said!’ Got a husband?...
On Monday Molly came up to London and we shopped and had tea and Rick took us to a play at the Haymarket. The next day we were to meet Richard at Scott’s in Piccadilly for lunch, and to say good-bye. Then I was to join Paula, and Rick would take Molly to see friends of Uncle David’s in the aftern...