Death of a Charming Man (2011)
“– Nathaniel Lee Priscilla received a phone call from Susan Daviot right after she had learned that Hamish Macbeth had been seen having dinner with Sophy the night before.
‘It’s quait near Craigallen,’ fluted Mrs Daviot. ‘Ever so naice and a reel snip, Priscilla. I have the aid conference today at the town hall, but if you and Hamish would like to see it, ai’ll give you the instructions.’ Priscilla took them down. She had no intention of doing anything about seeing another house. Why irritate Hamish further?
But when she replaced the receiver her father came into the office and stood watching her, rocking a little on his heels. ‘How did you get on at the Frasers’ last night?’ he asked.
‘Fine,’ said Priscilla. ‘Pleasant evening.’ ‘Was John Fraser there?’ ‘Yes, he was home for a few days.’ ‘Now that’s a fellow you should be thinking about. Successful stockbroker. When I think that my only daughter should be even contemplating throwing herself away on a layabout of a Highlande...r –’ ‘That’s enough,’ said Priscilla sharply.MoreLess
‘It’s quait near Craigallen,’ fluted Mrs Daviot. ‘Ever so naice and a reel snip, Priscilla. I have the aid conference today at the town hall, but if you and Hamish would like to see it, ai’ll give you the instructions.’ Priscilla took them down. She had no intention of doing anything about seeing another house. Why irritate Hamish further?
But when she replaced the receiver her father came into the office and stood watching her, rocking a little on his heels. ‘How did you get on at the Frasers’ last night?’ he asked.
‘Fine,’ said Priscilla. ‘Pleasant evening.’ ‘Was John Fraser there?’ ‘Yes, he was home for a few days.’ ‘Now that’s a fellow you should be thinking about. Successful stockbroker. When I think that my only daughter should be even contemplating throwing herself away on a layabout of a Highlande...r –’ ‘That’s enough,’ said Priscilla sharply.MoreLess
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