The Pilot's Girl by Fenella J Miller

Author:Fenella J Miller [Miller, Fenella J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boldwood Books

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Mr Evans glared at Barbara, his eyes small grey pebbles behind his spectacles. Grandpa shook his head.

‘Good God, man – you can’t hand over your children as if they were parcels. You have responsibilities. You’re their father. They’ve lost one parent; do you expect them to lose another?’

Mr Evans ignored him, keeping her pinned under his stare. ‘If you don’t want to take them, I shall have them fostered out. I’m going to sell this place and move away.’

‘Of course I’ll take them. I love them. They’re my brothers. I always thought it was her that was cruel and heartless but you are far worse.’ She looked at Grandpa for support. ‘You’ll have to act as their guardian until I come of age. Will you do that for me? I shall understand if you don’t want to. After all they’re not your blood relations.’

‘I shall be delighted to have them as part of the family. The Grove full of children after so many empty years? What a wonderful thought. But it will have to be done legally, Evans. Do you have a solicitor we can contact today?’

‘I do. I’ll ring him immediately; tell him to draw up the papers.’ He stood. ‘I want all their things removed from here forthwith. I intend to put the house on the market today.’

She nodded. ‘In that case I suggest you move out, go to stay in the town, then I can remain here and organise things.’

Grandpa nodded. ‘Perhaps you could get Mrs Peterson and Mrs Thorogood to come over and help you? The cab’s still waiting outside. I’ll go down to town with Evans and start things moving on the legal front. If you tell me what you need, I’ll buy you something to wear.’

‘I’ll write it down, then you can hand the list to the girl and she’ll sort it out.’

He smiled. ‘Wise move; bit embarrassing a chap my age having to ask for young ladies’ clothing.’

Mr Evans made his telephone call then went upstairs to pack. She didn’t want to be anywhere near him so remained in the kitchen.

‘I’m going to tell everyone the truth, Grandpa. They need to know why Tom and David are never coming back here.’

‘I think it will make it easier for you if you do. Having it out in the open after all these years is a healthy move. You don’t have anything to be ashamed of. The fault was never yours.’

‘I think I’m beginning to understand that events were always beyond my control. I think that was Mr Evans leaving. I hope he’s left the key.’ She handed over the hastily scribbled list of her requirements.

‘I’ll ask him for you. I’ll do this shopping and speak to the legal bod then come back here.’

‘You don’t have to; Grandmother will be expecting us both back tonight. I doubt if there are any trains tomorrow. If you don’t go today you might not be available for your surgery first thing Monday morning.’

‘Mmmm… that’s probably true, but I’m not happy about leaving you alone here, not after everything that’s happened.

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