“Both of us had to read the letter twice. Of course, your dad’s chest is swelled to twice its normal size, and I don’t think there’s a soul that works for the Salvage Corp that doesn’t know about Lou getting the George Cross. If your dad’s like this now, I don’t know what he’s going to be like after he’s seen King George giving Lou her medal at the investiture.’ ‘Well, you’ve got to admit that it is exciting, Mum,’ Grace laughed. ‘And Lou, of all people.’ ‘We said, didn’t we, when she came home ...how much being in the WAAF had done to help her grow up? Oh, and I’ve had a letter from your auntie Francine saying that we’re not to worry about hotel rooms or anything because that’s going to be her treat. You and Seb will be able to come, won’t you?’ ‘We wouldn’t miss it for the world,’ Grace assured her mother as they stood together in Jean’s kitchen, drinking the tea she had just poured. ‘Sasha will be going, of course, but what about Bobby?MoreLessRead More Read Less
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