Intrigue In The Village (Turnham Malpas 10) - Plot & Excerpts
As she read it her face creased with disappointment, for it told her that Mrs Bliss and her little Blisses were pleased for the offer of free uniforms but regrettably were unable to accept charity. The children had discussed it with her and agreed that accepting her offer was quite out of the question, but they thanked her for her kindness. When she went to take prayers Kate saw it was only too true. Although they looked cleaner than usual, they were still wearing the dreadful clothes they’d worn since they came. It really was exasperating. On the other hand she couldn’t help feeling admiration for them, although the children may have agreed simply because they didn’t want to upset their mother. Still, such pride! Free school lunches appeared to be having an effect, however, because they were looking rather healthier than when they’d first arrived. But as they stood to sing their first hymn, the Bliss children were only too obviously outsiders. What on earth had happened in their lives to bring this about?
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