The Beggar Maid (2014)
“‘He’s gone. The doctor died yesterday morning. It were so sudden.’ Mrs Rose appeared in the hallway, dressed in deep mourning. ‘I was going to send word to you, Charity, but I haven’t had time to think since . . .’ Her voice trailed off and she dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief.
Charity disentangled herself from Dorrie’s frantic grip. ‘What happened? Was it an accident?’ Recovering her composure, Mrs Rose grabbed Dorrie by the arm. ‘Come inside, you silly girl.’ She gave her a shake and point...ed her in the general direction of the kitchen. ‘Get back to work. Mr Marchant wants his supper and you can take it to him. I’m leaving.’ Violet had started to sob hysterically and Charity had to drag her bodily over the threshold.
‘What’s the matter with the girl?’ Mrs Rose demanded impatiently. ‘If she’s ill she’ll have to find another physician.’ ‘She’s not sick, ma’am. We came to see Dr Marchant for advice.’ ‘Well you won’t be getting any of that here.MoreLess
Charity disentangled herself from Dorrie’s frantic grip. ‘What happened? Was it an accident?’ Recovering her composure, Mrs Rose grabbed Dorrie by the arm. ‘Come inside, you silly girl.’ She gave her a shake and point...ed her in the general direction of the kitchen. ‘Get back to work. Mr Marchant wants his supper and you can take it to him. I’m leaving.’ Violet had started to sob hysterically and Charity had to drag her bodily over the threshold.
‘What’s the matter with the girl?’ Mrs Rose demanded impatiently. ‘If she’s ill she’ll have to find another physician.’ ‘She’s not sick, ma’am. We came to see Dr Marchant for advice.’ ‘Well you won’t be getting any of that here.MoreLess
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