Act of Will

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Barbara Taylor Bradford

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2019

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Laurette said, ‘I can’t believe everybody went out…on a cruel day like this…why, it’s blue murder out there, Vincent. Where on earth have they all gone?’

‘Dad went to the barber’s to get a haircut. Our Frank, the aspiring equestrian, is at Hardcastle’s stables, helping to exercise the horses. And the learned Bill took his books back to the library.’

‘I see.’ Laurette sipped her tea. There was a short pause. Then she asked, ‘Olive’s not been up this morning, has she?’

‘No, not yet.’

‘Oh I am glad I haven’t missed her. We’re supposed to be going to the old-time dancing tonight, and I want to make my arrangements with her.’ Laurette paused and smiled at her brother as an idea struck her. ‘Would you like to come with us, Vincent?’

‘I would!’ Maggie interjected eagerly, swinging her eyes to her sister. ‘Let me come with you and Olive, Laurette. Please.’

‘No, you can’t, you’re too young,’ Laurette said. ‘Well, Vincent, what about it?’

He shook his head. ‘No, thanks for asking, though.’

‘But why not?’ Laurette demanded. ‘You’d enjoy it. Come on, say you’ll come with us.’

He shook his head more vehemently.

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