Stormy Days On Mulberry Lane (The Mulberry Lane Series) by Rosie Clarke

Author:Rosie Clarke [Clarke, Rosie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Published: 2021-02-01T16:00:00+00:00

In the end, Freddie decided to go with his father to help with the luggage and other things. Peggy was doubtful, but he looked at her seriously and said, ‘I can help, Dad, Mum. If Aunty Sheila and Janet were ill at the same time, he might need support. If I’m there I can run and get someone – or keep him company if they’re in the hospital.’

The car had a roomy back seat, so there was plenty of space to fit Janet, Sheila, Meg and Freddie, even with all the luggage they seemed to need for a short overnight stay. Babies always needed a lot of stuff and Janet wanted to be sure she had everything just in case.

‘I’ll try not to be a nuisance to Able,’ she told Peggy and gave her a big hug, ‘but it is best to be on the safe side.’

‘I agree, love,’ Peggy said. ‘Just take care of each other – and give my love to Pip. I shall be thinking of all of you.’

‘Will you be all right, Mum?’ Janet looked at her doubtfully. ‘If Sheila is going, perhaps I should stay here with you?’

‘You would fret the whole time,’ Peggy said firmly. ‘I’ve managed alone before you know – and I have Fay and Chris.’

Janet nodded. ‘Are you sure you don’t want Freddie to stay? He is very sensible…’

‘No, let him come. You might need him.’

Peggy kissed and hugged them all.

Able held her close for a moment, looking down at her with his serious gaze. ‘Just remember to be careful, hon…’

‘Yes, I shall,’ she agreed. ‘Take care of them all, love – and yourself. Come home to me safe.’

‘We shall,’ he said and laughed softly. ‘Anyone would think we were going for a month.’

Peggy stood in the lane and watched them drive away. A stray dog was hunting in the gutters and one of her neighbours shooed it away with a broom. She saw a sparrow cheerfully dive on a crust left behind by the mongrel and bear it off with a flutter of wings. It was all so normal and natural, just another day in the place she loved as home, despite some of the shabby paintwork. Most of the front doorsteps had been scrubbed recently and the curtains at the windows looked clean, though in many cases the glass was coated with a film of dust, ever-present in hot, dry London streets.

She sighed as she turned to go in. She was at home here, surrounded by neighbours and friends. It was foolish to feel lonely just because a big chunk of her family had gone off. A chill touched her nape as she felt a flicker of fear. What would she do if they never returned?

In an instant, she pulled herself up sharply. Able was a good and careful driver. Nothing would happen and in a couple of days at most they would be home again.

She went back into the boarding house and through to the kitchen. Pearl and Alice had finished the washing-up and were sharing a cup of tea.

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