Donkey Boy (2014)
“Is that quite clear?”
“Yes, Father.”“And you, Hetty, are a witness to what I am saying!”Richard had had visions that morning, while dressing after his cold tub, of Phillip clambering upon the seat, letting off the handbrake … the motor-car running down the road to crash into the houses below.
“Yes, Dickie, of course. I am sure he won’t disobey you.”“Well, I am not so sure! I have found you out!”In agitation Richard shook a warning finger over the breakfast table at Phillip, while the tw...o girls and their mother sat silent upon their chairs. “You are a deceitful little beast, and I shall never believe a word of what you tell me in future. Now, if you please, Hetty, I will not have any interference!”—for Hetty had given him an appealing look, as much as to say, Let the children eat their breakfast in peace, dear, and you too; I am sure there is some mistake about the lantern and the hat—“You are always ready to side with the boy!”MoreLess
“Yes, Father.”“And you, Hetty, are a witness to what I am saying!”Richard had had visions that morning, while dressing after his cold tub, of Phillip clambering upon the seat, letting off the handbrake … the motor-car running down the road to crash into the houses below.
“Yes, Dickie, of course. I am sure he won’t disobey you.”“Well, I am not so sure! I have found you out!”In agitation Richard shook a warning finger over the breakfast table at Phillip, while the tw...o girls and their mother sat silent upon their chairs. “You are a deceitful little beast, and I shall never believe a word of what you tell me in future. Now, if you please, Hetty, I will not have any interference!”—for Hetty had given him an appealing look, as much as to say, Let the children eat their breakfast in peace, dear, and you too; I am sure there is some mistake about the lantern and the hat—“You are always ready to side with the boy!”MoreLess
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