Walton Merritt

A NEWFOUND HAPPINESS “Sir, stop following me! I’ve told you I’m in mourning for my husband.

**A Fresh Start Is Always Possible** “Mum, have you completely lost your mind?”

The train was about to depart, and Victor stepped onto the platform. After a week away for work, he was

Sunshine After the Rain… “Hey, Holly, come here. My husband’s been down the cellar and got

**”Divided, As Best I Could”** “Hello, Mum.” Emily tried to sound as if nothing

**A Lesson for the Husband** “Enough! My patience has run out!” bellowed Edmund the moment

**12th June, London** *”What, am I old now? Useless?”* Mum’s voice trembled with hurt. *”

**15th October** I woke up to the clatter of dishes in the kitchen. Mum was already up, as usual, making

**Shame on the Bus** I hurried to the bus stop, clutching my small handbag close. The rain had just stopped

“No need,” Vera said abruptly. “You know what, take the house as it is. I’ll keep the cottage.