Chapter 24
Thankfully getting into the cabin we placed the twins on the top bunk and, as it was long past their feed time, hurriedly began to prepare their bottles but then to our horror, Michael, always the lively twin, took a dive off the bunk and landed on the floor before we could catch him. Fortunately, to our great relief, beyond a small lump on his forehead he was none the worse. Thus began our return journey to the East.
have no recollection as to when exactly the ship sailed, but remember when I went out on deck the following morning being overwhelmed by the wondrous sight of the convoy - all the ships strung out in a long line with the Royal Navy like a faithful shepherd guarding his flock. We were crossing the Channel, the morning was bright with the foam-flecked waves sparkli
