Cyrus Hargrave

“Mum, why are you making such a fuss? Daniel said he loves me. We’re getting married, Mum,”

“Well, this is awkward,” the girl muttered. “You’re his *wife*?”

“Hey there, Marianna. How long has it been? Fifteen years? Maybe more?” “

*Life with a Lingering Unspoken Feeling* “Mum, where are my stuffed toys?” Charlotte quickly

The Nuisance “Good evening, folks. A downstairs neighbour complained about shouting coming from

“Your cat stomps too loudly!” “Turn off that blasted machine! I can’

“You’re Worth Something to Someone, At Least” “You don’t need my son. He’ll ruin your life.

**Taking Offence** It had been a long day. Margaret Whitmore leaned against the kitchen counter, her

The times never change, only the people do. “Tanya, have you no shame left at all?!”

“Mum, you’re just sitting at home doing nothing!” “Mum, come play cars with me—you promised!