CINDERELLA
Meg’s birthday surprise for Jinny included tickets to a pantomime and supper afterward on an October Saturday. They’d seen the ancient pantomime, Cinderella, more than once, but they sang along and shouted, “He’s right behind you!” with the rest of the audience when cued. It was silly and fun, and Meg thought their laughter was a perfect tonic for them both.
Jinny’s eyes shone brightly as they left the theatre. Dressed in her best—the light blue dress, coat and hat she’d bought for Annie’s wedding—she looked younger and stood straighter. Unbeknownst to her, they were on their way to Ye Olde Castle restaurant for supper. Meg had saved on the train fare that weekend, so she decided to splurge on a special evening for Jinny, paying for it from her vanishing savings.
Once they’d
