Everything to Gain
“We made slow progress because of my ankle; I felt ill, frozen through to my bones, and I had a raging headache. But at least it was no longer raining, and the wind had dropped considerably.When we finally arrived at Kilgram Chase, Parky, Hilary, and her husband Ben were all waiting for us in the kitchen, their faces anxious."Oh, dear, Mrs. Andrew, what happened to you?" Parky cried. "Have you hurt yourself, then?""Sprained her ankle, she has," Joe answered."I'm all right, Parky," I reassured her, although I didn't feel it at this moment."Found her up near yon ghyll, we did, she'd tummeled in a gully," Wilf said. "And I—""It could have been worse," Hilary exclaimed, cutting him off sharply. Taking charge with sudden briskness, she went on, "There's no point standing around here nattering. Now, Mrs. Andrew, let's get you upstairs, get those wet clothes off you. A hot bath is what you need, and something hot inside you."Hilary came to me, put her arm around my waist, and helped me across... the kitchen."I'll ring up Dr.MoreLess
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