Appointment With Yesterday (2013)
“I SAY, Barney—Oh, I’m sorry! Are you asleep, or something?”
Jacko had switched the light on: now, in deference to Milly’s supposed state of slumber, he disconcertingly snapped it off again.
“There’s a visitor for you!” he whispered considerately through the darkness. “Shall I say you’re asleep?”
By now, Jacko’s highly idiosyncratic technique for not waking people had brought Milly bolt upright on the bed, her heart pounding. Like anyone roused suddenly in unfamiliar surroundings, sh...e was taking a few moments to collect her wits and remember where she was: but in her case, there was the additional problem of having to remember who she was, as well.
Milly Barnes! That’s who! The relief that flooded through her was succeeded by puzzlement. What was the time? Had she been sleeping, or merely deep in reverie? The winter afternoon had still been bright through the window when she had settled on to the bed: now, it was quite dark.MoreLess
Jacko had switched the light on: now, in deference to Milly’s supposed state of slumber, he disconcertingly snapped it off again.
“There’s a visitor for you!” he whispered considerately through the darkness. “Shall I say you’re asleep?”
By now, Jacko’s highly idiosyncratic technique for not waking people had brought Milly bolt upright on the bed, her heart pounding. Like anyone roused suddenly in unfamiliar surroundings, sh...e was taking a few moments to collect her wits and remember where she was: but in her case, there was the additional problem of having to remember who she was, as well.
Milly Barnes! That’s who! The relief that flooded through her was succeeded by puzzlement. What was the time? Had she been sleeping, or merely deep in reverie? The winter afternoon had still been bright through the window when she had settled on to the bed: now, it was quite dark.MoreLess
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