Give the Devil His Due
“Some of the menfolk, however, were not making the trip for the first time. They had been settled in the North before, and had amassed sufficient money to visit their homeland and marry, and they have brought their brides back with them.
Daily Mercury, 1934 ____________________________________ “Easy, Rowly,” Milton cautioned. Rowland hadn’t said anything, but his fury was plain. Ernest silently took his uncle’s hand.
Quite heroically, Rowland managed not to curse.
“What happened to y...our car, Uncle Rowly?” Ernest whispered.
“Some… scoundrel’s slashed the tyres, mate,” Rowland replied, editing out his more profane sentiments.
“Who?”
Rowland glanced at Milton. This was not the first time the Mercedes had attracted unwelcome attention, though it had been some time since anyone had attacked the car herself. He was annoyed with himself for having become complacent about where he parked the automobile.MoreLess
Daily Mercury, 1934 ____________________________________ “Easy, Rowly,” Milton cautioned. Rowland hadn’t said anything, but his fury was plain. Ernest silently took his uncle’s hand.
Quite heroically, Rowland managed not to curse.
“What happened to y...our car, Uncle Rowly?” Ernest whispered.
“Some… scoundrel’s slashed the tyres, mate,” Rowland replied, editing out his more profane sentiments.
“Who?”
Rowland glanced at Milton. This was not the first time the Mercedes had attracted unwelcome attention, though it had been some time since anyone had attacked the car herself. He was annoyed with himself for having become complacent about where he parked the automobile.MoreLess
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