Sweet Surrender
“Kate smiled as everyone gathered round to look on. ‘Adam found the jug for me, so it’s no surprise, but at least I know I’ve got the genuine article.’ Her father patted her shoulder. ‘Good choice, darling.’ Charlie Hawkins sighed regretfully. ‘I did not buy these through Dysart’s; it seemed too much of a cheek. But I wish I had now, in case they’re not up to scratch.’ Adam assured his friend that the set of antique silver wine labels was of impeccable quality. ‘But I bet you paid over the odds ...for them.’ ‘No matter,’ said Charlie with dignity, and gave way to Jeremy Blyth, who kissed Gabriel’s hand as he presented her with a large box.
‘Such a trial, dear heart,’ he said, ‘buying a present for a Dysart child. I toyed with the idea of a modest little painting, but in the face of his parents’ combined expertise I hadn’t the courage. So I played safe.’ He touched a manicured finger to the sleeping baby’s face. ‘Have fun with it, Henry Thomas Dysart.MoreLess
‘Such a trial, dear heart,’ he said, ‘buying a present for a Dysart child. I toyed with the idea of a modest little painting, but in the face of his parents’ combined expertise I hadn’t the courage. So I played safe.’ He touched a manicured finger to the sleeping baby’s face. ‘Have fun with it, Henry Thomas Dysart.MoreLess
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