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We arrived in the village to Mama and Papa’s new house to find the twins dressed in their new little suits and Mama and Papa laughing and joking with Mrs O’Driscoll and her husband. ‘Oh Caireann, you look lovely pet! You too Sir!’ Mr O’Driscoll boomed through the room! The others nodded and agreed whilst Theodore shook his head. ‘Theodore, my name is Theodore! There’ll be no callin’ me Sir!’ he laughed at Bobby who had tripped over one of the puppies trying to bolt out the door. We had a drink with them all before leaving for the barn where there would be a feast and music and dancing. The smell of the bonfire filled my nostrils as I dragged my husband through the small streets. I remembered how I used to hate the party nights we had, the girls excited and dressed up hoping to find a
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