Love Carries On by Anne Douglas

Author:Anne Douglas
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd
Published: 2022-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

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Making their way to the local kirk, as Addie walked ahead with other neighbours, Marguerite told Jess how well it had worked out for her to attend Moyra’s funeral.

‘Never thought I’d get the leave, you see. But when Ben said he’d be coming home before his posting, I twisted the CO’s arm. I mean, it’s the first time we’ve ever managed to be on leave together, eh?’

‘How long’s he got?’

‘A week, like me.’ Marguerite’s smile vanished. ‘Then he’s away to the south of England. You heard he’d passed out well on his course?’

‘Never thought he wouldn’t. Why England, though?’

Marguerite stared. ‘Why, you know what’s happening, don’t you? The Luftwaffe’s attacking our planes and air stations all along the south coast. Have been since July. The phoney war’s over.’

‘I’ve been trying to put it out of my mind,’ Jess said in a low voice.

‘Because of Rusty? He’ll be finishing soon, eh? And then where for him?’

‘No idea.’ Jess began to quicken her pace. ‘Let’s catch up with the others. Don’t want to be late.’

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