CHAPTER 5
KANGAROO POINT
When Lillian spotted Donald, she was reminded again of her sister’s unfortunate marriage. Alfred had caught sight of her sister outside his office building only a month after they had arrived in Brisbane. She remembered the day well. Patricia had taken particular care with her black hair, piling it above her slender nape. They were on their way to Fortitude Valley for an interview at a grand house, a reference from Mr Fleming tucked into Patricia’s basket because she always took care of the important things. In spite of it, they’d been denied positions at two other houses. One surreptitious look at Patricia’s almond-shaped eyes and olive skin and the ladies hadn’t let them take a step inside. Lillian had been furious. How dare they be so judgemental? Her sister s
