It’s after five o’clock before we arrive back. Dad has come home from work only minutes before. Mum and Dad are delighted to meet Margaret and they invite her in, taking us all into the lounge.
“You’ve saved me a trip. I wanted to give you these.” Mum produces the large bouquet and presents it to Margaret. “It’s only a small token of our gratitude, for looking after our girl. We would have come home sooner if only we’d known. You have to understand, she’s very precious to us.”
Margaret takes the flowers. “Thank you. This was very kind of you. However, I’ll have you know she’s precious to us, too. She a lovely girl, very talented and she’s a credit to you both,” Margaret replies.
“Careful, she’ll be getting a big head with all these compliments,” Mum says.
“Mum, Dad, please sit down. I’
