The Miller's Daughter
“‘For the whole village.’ ‘Eh?’ Sarah gaped at her and then clicked her tongue against her teeth. ‘Never do things by half, do you? And where might I ask are we to hold this big party?’ She tossed her head towards the window. ‘In the yard here?’ ‘No,’ Emma grinned. ‘In the market place. Where else?’ ‘And what if it rains? Everyone’s best hat gets drenched and we end up eating soggy sandwiches.’ ‘Oh, don’t be such a killjoy, Sarah. We ought to do something to welcome the boys back.’ She paused as... unwelcome memories of the last time invaded her happy plans. Resolutely she pushed them away and went on, ‘Everyone’s so happy that it’s all over.’ ‘What about those who’ve lost their menfolk?’ Sarah said quietly.
‘There’s a lot of us lost someone,’ Emma said soberly. ‘But it would be a tribute to those that have sacrificed so much as well as a thanksgiving for those who have come back, wouldn’t it?’ The plump shoulders wriggled.MoreLess
‘There’s a lot of us lost someone,’ Emma said soberly. ‘But it would be a tribute to those that have sacrificed so much as well as a thanksgiving for those who have come back, wouldn’t it?’ The plump shoulders wriggled.MoreLess
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