Suspension of Mercy
Suspension of Mercy
“Lilybanks rang the next day and asked if Sydney would come for dinner. “The mobile butcher had a special treat today, fresh Dover sole, so I bought two, hoping you could join me.”
“Thanks, I’d like to. What can I contribute, and what time would you like me?”
“Is seven thirty too early? If you’re working hard, we’ll make it later.”
“Seven thirty’s fine.”
“And don’t bring anything, just yourself.”
But Sydney took the car to Framlingham and bought a bottle of white wine. He had... worked well that day, and was in a good mood. So was Mrs. Lilybanks for the same reason, she was pleased with her painting, and she said so (her work-in-progress was upstairs, so Sydney did not see it or ask to), but Sydney kept his good spirits to himself, pretending a slight loneliness and anxiety because his wife was not at home.
They ate in Mrs.MoreLess
“Thanks, I’d like to. What can I contribute, and what time would you like me?”
“Is seven thirty too early? If you’re working hard, we’ll make it later.”
“Seven thirty’s fine.”
“And don’t bring anything, just yourself.”
But Sydney took the car to Framlingham and bought a bottle of white wine. He had... worked well that day, and was in a good mood. So was Mrs. Lilybanks for the same reason, she was pleased with her painting, and she said so (her work-in-progress was upstairs, so Sydney did not see it or ask to), but Sydney kept his good spirits to himself, pretending a slight loneliness and anxiety because his wife was not at home.
They ate in Mrs.MoreLess
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