Harnessing Peacocks

Authors: Mary Wesley

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“‘Hebe, how nice to hear your voice.’ ‘I wondered whether you would like me to come during August. I have a cancellation, so I just—’ ‘Thought you might come to me?’ ‘Yes, I—’ Louisa was enthusiastic. ‘What day will you come? It will be a treat.’ ‘Would the seventh to the twenty-first suit you? Have you got your little book handy?’ ‘Not necessary. August is a month when I lie low. We shall be on our own.’ ‘Oh good. I’ll arrive in the evening and bring a dinner to cook.’ ‘I shall look forward to ...it. You can tell me your news when you come.’ Not, thought Louisa Fox, that that girl ever has anything to tell. She switched on the television for the news and wondered whether to ring Lucy Duff. While she thought about this the news reader led her through world disasters to the weather man. She dialled Lucy’s number.
‘Lucy, that you? Listen, I have the treasure coming in August. Am I not lucky?’ ‘I thought you never got her in August. I can’t.MoreLess Read More Read Less