Firebird (1998)
“Llinos watched as Mr Wright took one of the newly baked plates to the window and held it up to the light.
‘What do you think, Llinos?’ She took the plate from him and examined it carefully, turning it around and then holding it at a level with her eye.
‘No misshaping in the heat, that’s one good thing. Some pitting on the glaze but not too much. I think we can call this one a success.’ ‘Thank heavens you came back to us when you did.’ Mr Wright rubbed his hands against his apron. ‘I’ve missed y...our common sense and your good ideas.’ ‘Thank you, Mr Wright.’ Llinos felt extraordinarily pleased at the compliment. ‘Mr Morton-Edwards is recovering slowly but he will need to take care of himself.’ Mr Wright turned his eyes up to heaven. ‘Eynon does his best but he’s no substitute for his father.’ He smiled at Llinos. ‘I thank the good Lord for sending us a lady who is prepared to make decisions!’ Llinos knew the old man was right, Eynon was not interested in experimenting with china.MoreLess
‘What do you think, Llinos?’ She took the plate from him and examined it carefully, turning it around and then holding it at a level with her eye.
‘No misshaping in the heat, that’s one good thing. Some pitting on the glaze but not too much. I think we can call this one a success.’ ‘Thank heavens you came back to us when you did.’ Mr Wright rubbed his hands against his apron. ‘I’ve missed y...our common sense and your good ideas.’ ‘Thank you, Mr Wright.’ Llinos felt extraordinarily pleased at the compliment. ‘Mr Morton-Edwards is recovering slowly but he will need to take care of himself.’ Mr Wright turned his eyes up to heaven. ‘Eynon does his best but he’s no substitute for his father.’ He smiled at Llinos. ‘I thank the good Lord for sending us a lady who is prepared to make decisions!’ Llinos knew the old man was right, Eynon was not interested in experimenting with china.MoreLess
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