Two for Three Farthings (1990)
“He exacted from them a promise of good behaviour, left them a meal prepared, and went off to his work at six-thirty. Walking up to the Walworth Road, he saw Mrs Lockheart on the other side of the street. She was in company with elderly Mrs Hardiman, and the two looked to be having a fair old gossip. Seeing him, Mrs Lockheart waved and smiled.
‘How is Rebecca, Mr Cooper?’ she called.
‘My landlady’s still on her feet,’ said Jim brusquely, and went on.
Arriving at the club, he encountered Molly, w...ho knew at once from the frown on his face that something was wrong.
‘What’s up, old lad?’ Jim told her.
‘It all means I’ve got just a week to find three rooms.’ ‘Well, don’t be too down in the mouth,’ said Molly, ‘that’s not like you, old thing. I think I might be able to help. I know a couple who’ve just seen the last of their children married. I think they’re going to find things a bit quiet, and I’ve a feeling they could do with a bit of rent. Look, I’ve got to push off now, but if it’s possible I’ll be back with news one way or the other.MoreLess
‘How is Rebecca, Mr Cooper?’ she called.
‘My landlady’s still on her feet,’ said Jim brusquely, and went on.
Arriving at the club, he encountered Molly, w...ho knew at once from the frown on his face that something was wrong.
‘What’s up, old lad?’ Jim told her.
‘It all means I’ve got just a week to find three rooms.’ ‘Well, don’t be too down in the mouth,’ said Molly, ‘that’s not like you, old thing. I think I might be able to help. I know a couple who’ve just seen the last of their children married. I think they’re going to find things a bit quiet, and I’ve a feeling they could do with a bit of rent. Look, I’ve got to push off now, but if it’s possible I’ll be back with news one way or the other.MoreLess
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