Author: Walton Merritt

Thank you, but I don’t want a holiday like that! “I’ve got great news!”

Cooking for Everyone “I’m not planning a big celebration for my milestone birthday, so I’m only

Michael set down the buckets of water on the bench in Agatha’s hallway and was about to leave when

Why are you visiting? I don’t even remember you! – Good afternoon, Mary! –

Arriving Unannounced “Look at this! You can’t just show up without an invite. You need to

Intrusive Aunt “Help your relatives? Is that too much to ask? Just boot them out and make room for us!

“You’re living well, so you should help your family!” “Are you home, Sophie?”

Friends of ours went on holiday and left us the keys to their country cottage. You know, just in case

You’re Not Alone, My Dear… “Johnson, are you bringing the child in for feeding?”

**The Country Cottage Bill** Emily had always assumed that petty squabbles between siblings only happened