A Woman's Courage by S. Block

Author:S. Block
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction

Chapter 22

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TEPH FARROW CALLED IN at Brindsley and Son to see how Bryn was doing.

‘He’s at home, taking things easy, like the doctor told him he had to,’ Miriam said. ‘Although, if you listen to Bryn, he’s had nothing more than a “funny turn” and has no idea why he’s having to spend so long resting up. ’

Steph nodded. ‘I think I know how he feels. I was the same after my heart attack, wanting to take on all my usual jobs around the farm. Being told I could barely lift a finger took some getting used to. ’

‘But you did get used to it?’

‘It’s taken a while. I felt bad at first, leaving everything to Stan and Little Stan, but between them they’ve got things running well. To be honest, it’s been good for Little Stan having to take on more responsibility. And it’s not as if I’m not busy. I seem to find plenty to do to keep me occupied. ’

Miriam digested this. ‘Why don’t you pop round and have a word? See if you can talk some sense into him. ’

Steph found Bryn in the garden. She could hear him as she rounded the corner. It was a warm September day, the yellowing leaves on the maple tree the only sign that summer was at an end.

‘I reckon just a touch more onion and a pinch of sage makes them that bit tastier,’ Bryn said. ‘I grant you, it’s not a huge change, but you do notice the difference. What do you think?’

Steph unlatched the gate, expecting to find Bryn in discussion with David. But there was no sign of David, just Vivian on her father’s knee.

Bryn smiled, pleased to see her. ‘Morning. I was just telling this one what we might do to improve our sausage recipe. ’

Steph smiled. ‘And what does she think?’

‘Oh, she always agrees with her dad,’ Bryn said, as Vivian beamed up at him. ‘It’s David I have to convince. He’s all for change when it comes to certain areas of the business, but for some reason he seems to have dug his heels in over the Brindsley banger. We should stick with the tried-and-tested recipe, he reckons. ’

‘You could always keep the original and try something new alongside it, see how it goes. ’

Bryn nodded. ‘I’ll suggest that. ’

Steph sat down on the bench beside him. ‘How are you?’

He sighed, exasperated. ‘I’m fine – there’s nothing wrong with me. I should be back at work by now, not sitting about in the sun. ’

‘I remember feeling like that after the business with my heart,’ she said. ‘But then I decided the doctors might just know what they were talking about, so I did as I was told. ’

Bryn looked thoughtful. ‘It’s not easy, though, is it? Not when you’re used to being busy and working hard. It’s not in my nature to sit about doing nothing. ’

‘You’re not doing nothing. You’re spending time with your daughter . . . and dreaming up ways of making a world-beating sausage. ’

Bryn laughed. ‘That’s one way of looking at it.

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