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Lingard108

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on the edge of the settee and took hold of Kevin’s hand.

"I’m sorry I was late, Kevin. You see, Brede came to see me - "

”Brede?”

"She told me what had happened."

"She asked you not to come, didn't she?"

"Yes. Yor your sake. She was worried about you and I didn’t
know what to do. But I couldn't bear the thought of you waiting."

"I'm glad you couldn't." His hand tightened round hers.

Mr Blake came in carrying a tray. Sadie jumped up to help him.

Subject: 
Joan Lingard
Coverage: 
1972
Keywords: 
Blake, Sadie
Citation: 
Linen Hall Library, "Lingard108", Northern Ireland Literary Archive, accessed Mon, 12/09/2024 - 14:34, https://www.niliteraryarchive.com/content/lingard108