Thursday, June 02, 2011
Fred Moves
After much badgering and whinging, Fred has got his way: he's moved to the book case, so he can view not only the living room but also something of the outside world. For the moment, he's content. How long this odd state will last is anyone's guess. Even Fred doesn't know.
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Four ordinary people: Quartet in Atumn (Barbara Pym)
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