Harlan Covington

Let’s Get Married Zachary was a quiet, reserved lad. He lived with his parents in a small village—maybe

After celebrating her fiftieth birthday, Agatha decided to take a holiday in early May to tend to her

“House Built, But You Can’t Live in It” “Mrs. Thompson! What on earth are you saying?

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

The quiet woman spoke up sharply. “William Parker! How much longer must I put up with this?

The mother-in-law was whispering behind her back. “What on earth are you saying, Margaret?”

“Girls, forgive me,” she whispered, her voice trembling. “What a scene I made! I accused you all!

Lydia Moore stood by her kitchen window, watching her grandson Max throw stones at the neighbour’s cat.

**A Choice Made for Her** “Katie, don’t you think we’ve lied to each other long enough?”

**The Part-Time Husband** “Brilliant. You made your wife a baby, then scurried back under Muv’s skirts?