Cyrus Hargrave

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

**Shame on the Minibus** Eleanor Whitmore hurried towards the bus stop, clutching her small handbag against

James was a quiet, unassuming lad. He lived with his parents in a small village in Yorkshire—whether

*You Find It Where You Least Expect* After celebrating her fiftieth birthday, Agatha decided to take

Margaret Thompson gripped the crumpled certificate in her hand, her voice trembling with frustration. “

“Everything’s fine,” she said—then cried all night. “Mum, what’s wrong with you?” Emily tugged at her

The quiet woman spoke up at last. “William! How much longer must I put up with this? This is the

Emily’s mother-in-law was whispering just out of earshot. “How can you say such things, Margaret?

“Girls, I’m so sorry,” she said, her voice trembling. “I made such a scene!

**Diary Entry – 15th May** Lydia Whitmore stood by her kitchen window, watching her grandson, Oliver