Rough Justice
“But she had to go down to the laundry to do the weekly wash, or what would people say? Tommy and Dolly were in the courtyard playing with the other children from the Buildings, enjoying the freedom of what was left of the summer holidays, while she stood alone in the empty flat with a pillowcase full of dirty washing, trying to find the courage to be seen by her neighbours. What would be worse – not appearing and starting more rumours, or being seen and having previous gossip confirmed all over... again? She just thanked goodness that in their innocence her children, unlike Sylvia, continued to believe her story about her clumsiness and the cupboard door. She only hoped her neighbours would be as accepting of the story – gliding along on the surface of politeness, at least – regardless of what they thought was the truth.
As she moved hesitantly along the passageway towards the front door, Nell repeated in her head the exact words she would say if anyone asked her outright about what had happened.MoreLess
As she moved hesitantly along the passageway towards the front door, Nell repeated in her head the exact words she would say if anyone asked her outright about what had happened.MoreLess
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