PART SEVEN DECEMBER 28TH III
Alfred said
David, Lydia and I have decided to sell up this place. I thought perhaps you’d like some of
the things that were our mother’s—her chair and that footstool. You were always her favourite.
David hesitated a minute. Then he said slowly
Thanks for the thought, Alfred, but do you know, I don’t think I will. I don’t want anything
out of the house. I feel it’s better to break with the past altogether.
Alfred said
Yes, I understand. Maybe you’re right.
