Tiger Men (2011)
“‘Well . . .’ Mick’s reply was hesitant. ‘It’s a little premature . . .’ ‘Now, now Doris, don’t hound the poor fellow,’ Jefferson interrupted, chiding his wife good-naturedly. ‘You heard what he said: they’ve only just met, and she’s shy.’ ‘But it’s such a shame he can only see her on Sundays.’ True to form Doris remained persistent. ‘You must bring her to afternoon tea, Michael.’ ‘I hardly think a young courting couple would welcome the company of two rowdy children, my dear.’ Jefferson insiste...d upon having the final say. ‘We look forward to meeting your young lady when you feel the time is right, Michael.’ He put an affectionate arm around his wife. ‘Meanwhile, Doris and I are very happy for you.’ ‘We most certainly are,’ Doris agreed, aware that she may have sounded just a little bit bossy.
Mick had kept his excuse to the Powells as simple and as vague as possible. The young lady he’d met had family commitments, he’d told them, which allowed only Sunday afternoons for their courtship.MoreLess
Mick had kept his excuse to the Powells as simple and as vague as possible. The young lady he’d met had family commitments, he’d told them, which allowed only Sunday afternoons for their courtship.MoreLess
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