Merry was kept busy shadowing Mrs Winter and had to admit the woman had soon got to grips with all the items they stocked, serving everyone quickly and efficiently. If there hadn’t been the constant undercurrent, she would have enjoyed her work for she had already learned more than she ever had w...
‘Forgive that nephew of mine. Jack is cheeky, and no mistake. Mind you, I’d be lost without him,’ she added. ‘He’s just started work at the Preventative Station here and is staying with me until he finds his feet. Now where was I?’ Flustered at having been caught out, Rowan turned her mind back t...
She was tempted to close her eyes again, but forced herself to get up. Then, after checking her handiwork, she dressed quickly. Running her fingers through her hair, she smiled. Definitely no rats’ tails, she thought, securing her cap. All was quiet in the workroom as she ...
‘Present the customer with a something tailored to their requirements and they’ll buy more products.’ She was sure that’s what Monsieur Farrant had said. ‘The principle is good, Eliza, but we have no fancy cloth for lining the box.’ ‘Then I’ll get some from the haberdasher...