7: Christmas in BristolAs Christmas neared, Jack realised he was missing his family. Since he’d been in Bristol he’d tried not to think too much about them, especially since the snub he had received from his mother. His growing preoccupation with Eliza had made it easier. But Christmas had always been special. Since Dom became a priest and Bernie entered the seminary, the two oldest brothers had usually been missing for the Christmas festivities, it being one of the busiest times of the year for the priesthood. Despite their absence, it was always a convivial family time. As money was so tight Annie Brennan, determined to make the most of the festival, put aside a few pennies each week and paid them into a Christmas Club - safe from the reach of Bill on those days when he was short and pre
