Catherine Cookson by Obsession

Author:Obsession
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2011-08-27T22:40:51+00:00

PART THRE

Helen

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eonard was saying, "I should have been there. I was Hjquite capable..." when Helen cut him off by bending lover him and putting her lips to his brow as she said, II'YOU weren't quite capable and you know it.

So, Idon't let's be silly."

H 'If there's anyone silly in this menage, it isn't me. l could have made it couldn't I, John?"' t "No, you couldn't."

"Well, well." Leonard put his hand up to his thin , gaunt face and shook his head: "Not a Mend in the

world," he said.

"Poor soul!" When Helen again kissed his brow he caught her hand and said, hey looked so happy when they came in, didn't they? Joy personified."

'allyes, dear, joy personified."

Helen bit on her lip and her eyes became moist as she said on a shaky laugh, hey're looking round the kitchen garden I again, would you believe it? She's so interested in bar their future. And I can see them making quite a busi bar s of their bit of land, more so than it is now. Odd' bar comshe straightened up and looked at John- "she was

never happy unless she was over there: she loved that house and his mother."

"You say Robbie's mother's having a ceilidh tonight?"' Leonard said.

"Yes, she's entertaining all his friends. Her cousin and his wife are staying with her for the four days, and they are Scots, too."

"I always thought that a ceilidh was an Irish pastime."

No; it's a Gaelic name for a do. Of the two nationalities I wouldn't lay bets as to who makes the more noise, or drinks the more whiskey, or which one of them finishes up without a fight. But I doubt if the atter will happen with Robbie's mother about... Youre not going now?"' Leonard pulled himself up slightly from the back of the long lounge chair as John got to his feet.

Yes, because if I stay five minutes longer I'll be invited to dinner."

"Well, you haven't a surgery tonight; you said so."

"Yes, I know, but I've got a mother. I've had a number of late nights during the last few weeks, don't forget. Your gambling sesions have got me hooked."

Leonard lay back and smiled his gaunt, wide smile as he said, "Oh, yes. I reckoned up yesterday, you must have lost all of fifteen shillings; but what you shouldn't forget is mat you've aso had tuition for that amount"

Helen had said nothing during this jocular exchange, for she was used to such banter, but now she went from the room, saying, TU call that pair in to say goodbye. Anyway, it's almost dark and they won't be examining vegetables in (his light'

*bar eft alone for a moment, Leonard put his hand out rards John and beckoned him closer. And when ch"(B bent over him, it was to hear Leonard say, 'I

luid like to have a talk with you, in private."

Private?"'

bar bar Yes. Yes, private. She's arranged to take them to

theatre on Monday; at least I forced her hand in coms they'll be leaving here any time after five.

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