Fate takes a hand by Betty Neels

Author:Betty Neels [Neels, Betty]
Language: nld
Format: epub
Published: 2010-09-21T18:27:53.362000+00:00

proved out of all knowledge, she had no particular wish to see him again. He had had damp hands and an overpowering conceit. She couldn't refuse the rector's invitation, however. He had been very kind, helping her to slip into village life again, and perhaps Victor had improved since they had last seen each other...

She met him in the village street a few days later, and at first glance he didn't appear to have altered at all, and his hand when he grasped hers was still damp. 'Lally, we were told you were back—come into a fortune, I hear. Some people have all the luck!' He laughed heartily and she smiled a polite smile and hastened to disillusion him.

`Whatever you heard is nonsense, Victor. I've inherited Ivy Cottage and some money from a relative.'

He sniggered. 'Didn't suppose you'd admit it. Never very forthcoming, were you? Still got that boy with you?'

`Peter? Yes, and Miss Trott.'

`Nosy old bird...'

She fired up. 'How dare you talk like that of Miss Trott? I must be on my way. Give my love to Joyce...'

He put a hand on her arm. 'Got off on the wrong foot. Sorry, old girl. Just my joking. No offence. Joyce'll want to see you—may we come and see you one day? Renew old friendships, eh?'

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