The Promise
“‘I’ve been asked to help out at the Seamen’s Institute. Maura and Prudence have both volunteered to come too. You wouldn’t have any objections, would you, Mama?’ They hadn’t asked me at all; I’d called in and offered my services, which were readily accepted. And my sister had only agreed to come with me after considerable persuasion, but then I knew Mama would never allow me to go alone. Even so, she was no fool.
‘This hasn’t something to do with that dreadful English sailor, has it?’ I put... on my most innocent expression. ‘Of course not – why, I’d forgotten all about him.’ My second lie. ‘Didn’t you bring us up to be useful and care for those less fortunate than ourselves?’ My mother was a governor of many local high schools, as well as involved with charity work at the church. She was looking decidedly uncomfortable.
‘Well, I dare say there could be no harm in your helping, perhaps once a week. I insist that John drives you in the brougham, and he will wait outside for you on Steuart Street until you are done, in order to conduct you safely home.MoreLess
‘This hasn’t something to do with that dreadful English sailor, has it?’ I put... on my most innocent expression. ‘Of course not – why, I’d forgotten all about him.’ My second lie. ‘Didn’t you bring us up to be useful and care for those less fortunate than ourselves?’ My mother was a governor of many local high schools, as well as involved with charity work at the church. She was looking decidedly uncomfortable.
‘Well, I dare say there could be no harm in your helping, perhaps once a week. I insist that John drives you in the brougham, and he will wait outside for you on Steuart Street until you are done, in order to conduct you safely home.MoreLess
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