Settling the Account
“Glad though she always was to see her father, Amy could not help wishing he had chosen a more thoughtful time to visit. The short days of late winter, especially when the sky was as leaden as the one currently lowering over her, gave few enough hours of sunlight to get her washing dry, without having to surrender time unexpectedly.
But she would far sooner cope with wet washing than risk letting her father think he might be unwelcome.
Jack’s visits had become less frequent over the last year or... two, as the walk across the paddocks became more of an effort. Even from a distance Amy could see how much slower his steps were now, bearing little resemblance to the vigorous stride she remembered from her childhood.
She abandoned the tin bath of washing and hurried down the hill to meet Jack just as he reached the doorstep.
‘I didn’t know you were coming over today, Pa,’ she said, careful to show no sign of agitation as she let him enfold her in a hug.
‘Well, I haven’t seen you for a bit.MoreLess
But she would far sooner cope with wet washing than risk letting her father think he might be unwelcome.
Jack’s visits had become less frequent over the last year or... two, as the walk across the paddocks became more of an effort. Even from a distance Amy could see how much slower his steps were now, bearing little resemblance to the vigorous stride she remembered from her childhood.
She abandoned the tin bath of washing and hurried down the hill to meet Jack just as he reached the doorstep.
‘I didn’t know you were coming over today, Pa,’ she said, careful to show no sign of agitation as she let him enfold her in a hug.
‘Well, I haven’t seen you for a bit.MoreLess
Read book Settling the Account for free
Write Review:
Guest
Read Also
10 / 10
7 / 10
User Reviews: