The Corners of the Globe
“Max had subconsciously expected a thatched roof and neatly fenced flower garden, but what he saw in the glare of the headlamps was a slate-roofed labourer’s dwelling.
The interior was in surprisingly good order, however, with every sign that someone had taken care over furnishing and decorating the place. Those signs revealed themselves in the soft glow of the oil lamps Bostridge lit. ‘No electricity out here,’ he explained. ‘But no irritating students either.’ ‘You live here alone?’ Appleby qu...eried.
‘No, no. I, er, share my country retreat with a friend.’ ‘Where’s your friend now?’ ‘Visiting relatives. We won’t be interrupted. Do you two want anything to eat or drink?’ ‘We don’t want to hold you up, Jeremy. The sooner you start working on that list the better.’ ‘Of course. But I work better after a bacon sandwich. Any takers?’ It transpired there were. Also for the bottles of Bass he fetched from the pantry. Appleby set about lighting the fire, while Bostridge went into the kitchen.MoreLess
The interior was in surprisingly good order, however, with every sign that someone had taken care over furnishing and decorating the place. Those signs revealed themselves in the soft glow of the oil lamps Bostridge lit. ‘No electricity out here,’ he explained. ‘But no irritating students either.’ ‘You live here alone?’ Appleby qu...eried.
‘No, no. I, er, share my country retreat with a friend.’ ‘Where’s your friend now?’ ‘Visiting relatives. We won’t be interrupted. Do you two want anything to eat or drink?’ ‘We don’t want to hold you up, Jeremy. The sooner you start working on that list the better.’ ‘Of course. But I work better after a bacon sandwich. Any takers?’ It transpired there were. Also for the bottles of Bass he fetched from the pantry. Appleby set about lighting the fire, while Bostridge went into the kitchen.MoreLess
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