He had been trapped all day in the mine, sweating and dehydrated. Mary embraced him when he returned to the house. A hug was usually reserved for lost children, but they had none.
A feast awaited Jim. Delicately cut tinned salmon sandwiches and an enormous Victoria sponge.
Next day, he bought Mary a gift. As he passed it to her, the tears streaked her face. A shiny, ornate hat pin. She muttered about him not being able to afford it. It was worth it for his second mother. She had never worn a hat in her life. She would now.
A feast awaited Jim. Delicately cut tinned salmon sandwiches and an enormous Victoria sponge.
Next day, he bought Mary a gift. As he passed it to her, the tears streaked her face. A shiny, ornate hat pin. She muttered about him not being able to afford it. It was worth it for his second mother. She had never worn a hat in her life. She would now.
