Family Divided by Allen Anne

Author:Allen, Anne [Allen, Anne]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

The Family Divided

Charlotte sighed. ‘Thank you for looking after her, Mrs Thomas. I know Mother still thinks of this house as her own London residence, which of course it was when Daddy was alive. I don’t think she’s likely to change now.

This looks lovely, by the way. While I’m eating I’d be grateful if you’d pack the clothes I’ve left out on my bed as I plan to drive up after lunch.’

‘Certainly, Madam. Do you know when you might be returning?’

Charlotte shook her head. ‘It depends on Mother. I’ll ring you.’

Mrs Thomas left and Charlotte ate her lunch, enjoying the stillness of the sunny room which had always been her favourite. Designed to catch the morning sun, it was more intimate than the formal dining room on the next floor, now rarely used. Sitting at the round mahogany table she could see out to the garden, the autumn sunshine creating shades of light and dark. A man came in regularly to keep it in shape and she noted, with approval, how neat the lawn and shrubs were. The garden was generous for London but small by comparison with the family’s country home and Lady Townsend had insisted it be maintained to her own high standards, taking a particular interest in the rose bushes, always her favourites. Charlotte guessed her mother would have been on a tour of inspection while here, passing on to Mrs Thomas any instructions for the gardener. It was bittersweet to think her mother might not be laying claim to the house for much longer. With this thought she finished eating and checked on Mrs Thomas.

Her case was packed as neatly and efficiently as ever and Mrs Thomas had called the garage to bring the car around. In this part of town, the houses did not have their own garages and Charlotte’s car was kept in commercial garaging when she was away. An arrangement set up by her father. Once the boot of the Jaguar was loaded she headed out of London to pick up the M3 to Frome, feeling anything but keen to arrive.

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