Dear Mr Bigelow by Frances Woodsford

Author:Frances Woodsford [Frances Woodsford]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781409087571
Publisher: Random House

BOURNEMOUTH

October 9th 1954

Dear Mr Bigelow,

. . . Something very nice happened to me yesterday. A letter came by hand for my boss; he opened and read it, then handed it to me to read the last paragraph. I will quote it:

I am enclosing a cheque for two guineas made payable to you and I would be obliged if you will share it among your staff after one guinea has been given to Miss Woodsford with our special thanks for the help she gave us. I know for a fact that paints are expensive and that she will find it useful.

Now, wasn't that kind? I felt a bit conscience-stricken, and it took some persuading on the part of Mr Bond to get me to take the money, because I had scolded the man who sent it, when he told me he was going to send that amount for the staff. I told him – it was my favourite police inspector of course, he's the only one running a gala here who ever bothers to say thank you –- that he always overpaid the staff. That we were always glad to help the police, partly because they ran their gala so efficiently, and partly because they always took the trouble to say ta ever so, and we all appreciated that no end. And the only result of my lecture is, as you will see, that I get half the swag myself! I didn't scold him with that end in view at all, so perhaps as I am enjoying the fruits it is only right and proper that my conscience should prick as I eat. Anyway, having the money (a guinea is a very polite £1. You pay a tradesman in pounds, a gentleman in guineas. Don't ask me why) I went out straight away and spent it on oil-paints and a lovely big palette before my conscience could think of another excuse (shoe repairs) for pricking . . .

Very sincerely,

Frances W.

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