Mrs Boots by Deborah Carr

Author:Deborah Carr
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2019-10-14T17:00:00+00:00

Florence hugged Jesse’s letter to her heart. He had been thinking of her this morning while she was silently pining for him, as she knew he would. She re-read his words and then, hearing footsteps on the hall stairs, hurried to her bedroom to put the letter away in the drawer of her mahogany writing slope that her father had given her on her previous birthday. It was her favourite possession and he had seen her polishing it over the months in the shop. Opening the gift had been one of her most special days.

Now it would hold her precious private letters from Jesse. She couldn’t think of a better place in which to store them.

She washed her face and hands and sat down to write back to him.

27 Queen Street

St Helier

Jersey

22 September 1885

Mr J Boot

16–20 Goose Gate

Nottingham

Dearest Jesse,

Your letter was a welcome treat for me to discover after I finished work today. Thank you. I have been trying to keep occupied all day, but, despite my good intentions, my mind keeps slipping back to you and the wonderful times we have shared.

I went to see Albert at the grocer shop next door earlier and he, as usual, cheered me up. He suggested we attend a concert at the Casino de Jersey later this week with friends. I tried to tell him that I was not in the mood to do so, but he insisted that it would be the best thing to cheer me up. I hope you don’t have an issue with me going. I don’t assume that you will, but want to be certain.

Apart from that, I have nothing much to report. I am a little concerned about Lily and thought I saw her through the shop window walking passed on the opposite side of the road, but when I went to the door intending on speaking to her, I realised it wasn’t her at all. I can’t help worrying about her and hope to see her soon, to ensure she is well.

By the time you receive this you will probably also have the letter I posted to you this morning. I hope your journey wasn’t too tiring and look forward very much to hearing from you again.

With fondest love,

Florence

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