Harlan Covington

Whiskers “Beth, have you lost your mind? The warden will have your head for this!”

Monday, 12 April Ive been in bed for days now, unable to summon the energy to get up. Theres no pain

A Glass of Milk You know, its not only the downtrodden who have a rough time in lifepeople around them

“Paper House” Hurry up, Lucy, were going to be late! Im coming, Dad! Lucy hopped on one foot

Boarding School for My Daughter Helen married Charles four years ago, and it was exactly the sort of

Sir, do you need a housekeeper? I can do everything my sister is hungry. Those solemn words stopped Edward

A Broken Doll Mary, it was simply delightful! Ellen is a treasure! And that voice! Ive truly never heard

Birdie Val, what took you so long? Ive been waiting for ages! Sit down, said Anna, Vals neighbour, shuffling

– Good evening, my names Claire, your neighbour from downstairs. Sorry to bother you. –

I got married to a divorcee with a daughter at forty-one. My father warned me, Think twice, Thomas.