Street Parties by Grace Thompson

Author:Grace Thompson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Canelo
Published: 2015-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

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Maude saw Reggie whenever they were both free, but with Reggie working all day at the smallholding and Maude helping in Audrey’s café they had little time to talk.

‘Can you get a few days off?’ Reggie asked her one day. ‘I want you to come home with me and meet Mam and Dad.’

Maude stared at him. This invitation usually meant their friendship was reaching a new level.

‘I’ve already asked them and they’d love to meet you. Their house is small, but there’s a boxroom with a small bed and Mam will make it as comfortable as she can. Will you?’

‘I’ll ask Auntie Audrey.’ She felt a little afraid although she knew she was falling deeper and deeper in love with Reggie. Meeting his parents was important. What if they didn’t like her? How should she behave? Formal? Friendly? How would she dress? Her best frock and coat were too warm for July and she hadn’t any clothing coupons left to buy something new.

‘Of course you must go,’ Audrey said, hugging her. ‘Maude, we’re all crazy, the whole Castle family including you, Myrtle and me. We work hard and never think of taking a holiday. I’ll manage fine for a few days. How long would you like?’

‘I thought if I could go on Saturday afternoon, when Keith is here, then take Monday off, which is half-day closing anyway, and come back Tuesday? Mr Gregory has agreed to Reggie having those days too.’

‘Go on Saturday morning, that way you’ll have extra time there.’ She frowned when she saw Maude’s anxious expression. ‘Maude?’

‘It might be too long. What if I hate them or they hate me?’

Audrey laughed. ‘All right, If you’re unhappy, phone me and I’ll send a message for you to come home. Now, go and tell Reggie, book your tickets and plan a wonderful weekend.’

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