‘Have a good journey.’ ‘Thanks!’ She sighed at she looked up at him. ‘I am gonna miss you all.’ ‘You’ll be seeing us again.’ He wanted her to go, go.
‘That’s true!’ Her face brightened and she reached up and kissed his cheek. ‘You take care of yourself and Kitty and I’ll see you in a month’s time. Now that I’ve found you I don’t want to lose touch.’ ‘I think I speak for both of us when I say we don’t want to lose touch with you either.’ At least that was the truth.
‘Will I give your regards to Aunt Emily?’ ‘If you like.’ He could not have cared less. Being reminded of his sister reminded him of Margaret and he did not want to think about Margaret.
She shook her head. ‘It’s sad you don’t keep in touch.’ ‘It was her choice. She’s never approved of me.’ He squeezed her hand. ‘Anyway I’d best go now. Enjoy your time down in Brighton.’ He left her and stood on the platform watching the train steam out and wondering whether he should have told her about the baby.
