A Presumption of Death
“‘Is there a kiss for Mother?’ But Polly did not move. She said, ‘Sadie bathes me, and Aunt Harriet reads my bednight story.’ If Mary flinched, Harriet did not see her. She said, ‘Perhaps tonight I could help them?’ Meanwhile little Harriet toddled straight across the room, climbed into Mary’s lap, leaned her head against her mother’s shoulder, and put her thumb peaceably into her mouth.
Big Harriet intercepted her own two, and carried them away to her bedroom, offering stories and sweets, to gi...ve the Parker family time to re-form itself. Would Bredon be just like Charlie in six years’ time? she wondered. Was he a mirage of the future of her sons? They could do worse: he was a nice little boy with a kindly disposition towards the babies. And Bredon adored him, and imitated his every move. Only she hoped Bredon would be more light-hearted; Charlie took everything so seriously. But then look at their respective fathers . . .
Later, when the children were asleep, the two women sat comfortably by the fire to talk.MoreLess
Big Harriet intercepted her own two, and carried them away to her bedroom, offering stories and sweets, to gi...ve the Parker family time to re-form itself. Would Bredon be just like Charlie in six years’ time? she wondered. Was he a mirage of the future of her sons? They could do worse: he was a nice little boy with a kindly disposition towards the babies. And Bredon adored him, and imitated his every move. Only she hoped Bredon would be more light-hearted; Charlie took everything so seriously. But then look at their respective fathers . . .
Later, when the children were asleep, the two women sat comfortably by the fire to talk.MoreLess
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