Monthly Archives: June 2004
Lakeland Journal, Tuesday 22nd June 2004
We sat at dusk on our first night at the house, and watched the striped face of a badger appear over the rock. He snuffled around eating the nuts and bread we had scattered on the gravel, casting occasional glances … Continue reading
Lakeland Journal, Sunday 20th June 2004
We arrived last evening to spend the night with Pete�s grandparents at Loughborough. They were recently returned from a long stay in Poland with family, and the house was in much confusion, as they had brought back many packets of … Continue reading
Lakeland Journal, Saturday 19th June 2004
Pete and I awoke rather late, having played Worms until 1am (P won by three victories to two, but I made several grave errors in the final game). As I was gradually coming to consciousness, we heard the telephone, so … Continue reading
The Look
Strephon was not the kind of man who you would conventionally expect to be anyone’s type; he was pale and gaunt, with luminous cat-like eyes and rather untidy black hair. Normally he wore clothes that were good but old, and … Continue reading
Butterflies: Letter from Malta, 28th February 1938
Dearest Nora and Lizzie, I have been here for a week already and only just have the chance to sit quietly and write you a letter. I have received very few letters so far, and it is a great disappointment … Continue reading