A Proper Marriage
“He went in. ‘How’s tricks?’ he asked, grinning with pleasure as he watched the face clear through surprise into welcome. They slapped each other around the shoulders for a few minutes, laughing. Then Douglas said, ‘How about giving me a clearance to get home and see my wife?’The friend remembered he was also authority, hesitated, then said, ‘I suppose it’s all right – come back this afternoon.’Douglas walked out towards the gates of the airport. He could see Perry and the others nosing around t...he open doors of the offices to find old friends who might similarly release them. He thought he should wait for them. Then he quickly went out into the road. He stopped in surprise. Only a year ago, the tarmac had crossed an empty grass-filled vlei to the airport. Now it was bordered on both sides by new suburbs of little villas. He felt like Rip Van Winkle. He began to walk the three miles to the centre of the town. Soon a car drew up beside him, to give a lift to the soldier.MoreLess
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