Let Them Talk

"Gid's mother missed the children, but she kept calling Gid and couldn't get through to them. We had to come over and disturb you." Obviously, Richard's attitude was much more pleasant than Eleanor's.

This made Valerie feel more at ease. She shook her head to show that there was nothing else, then turned sideways and let Richard in.

Eleanor sat on the sofa with Stella in her arms. Seeing Mabel sta