Beyond Reason (2014)
“Peggy’s loving kindness proved a great support to Janet. Afterwards, they returned to Crillion Keep where Maggie had prepared an excellent meal.Dr Carr and the Reverend Drummond joined them, as well as Peggy and Donald Baird. The meal was over and the minister was thanking God for the food and asking His blessing on the newly married couple, when Mr Cole drove up as close as he could get to the front steps of Crillion Keep.‘He has brought your mother to stay with us, as I promised, my dear,’ Jo...siah said. The look of gratitude in his young wife’s eyes was all the thanks Josiah needed. Janet flew outside and embraced her mother with joy, but Mary seemed barely aware of her, or that she had come to live at Crillion Keep. Janet was dismayed at her haggard face and thin body.Maggie and Peggy were equally shocked at Mary’s appearance. She was a ghost of the brisk and capable young woman they had known. She had to pause twice for breath while climbing the five steps to the door, aided by the stone balustrade and Mr Cole.MoreLess
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