The Hawthorns Bloom in May (2014)
“Billy Auld had jumped to his feet and waved his visitor to a chair.‘Any friend of Sam’s is a friend of mine,’ he declared.Alex had been ready to answer any number of questions to establish his identity, but Billy asked only one.‘How’s Sam’s mother?’‘As good as she can be. She’s worried about Sarah and the wee ones, but she tries not to let it show. You know how she always does her best to keep up spirits.’‘Aye, I know that fine well,’ replied Billy smiling. ‘An’ I knew you for a Hamilton as you... walked through the door.’ ‘Well,’ said Alex, looking enormously pleased.He’d called in the previous day as well, but there’d been no change, but today Billy’s broad smile and bright eyes suggested something more hopeful.‘There’s been a surrender,’ Billy began, ‘but don’t get too excited. Pearse was burnt out of the Post Office and moved to Moore Street. He had no way out from there without bad losses, so he decided to ask for terms. The military said unconditional surrender or nothing.MoreLess
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