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The Fabulous Neighbourhood – Part 3

Caren Launus-Gamble — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:57:34 +0000

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a neighbourhood made up of one moderately wide street, 22 semi-detached houses on either side with 22 adjoining driveways, an average of three vehicles and half a dog per property must have an abundance of goodwill amongst its occupants. It is also a truth universally unacknowledged that this is not so.” Sugar Bags & Canapés “Harry, quickly, come down now. Our guests are arriving in 10 minutes,” Jenny is shouting up the staircase, wiping her flushed and sweaty face with the bottom edge of her blue cotton apron. Harry descends in a hurry, fumbling with the zip on

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The Fabulous Neighbourhood – Part 2

Caren Launus-Gamble — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:40:56 +0000

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a neighbourhood made up of one moderately wide street, 22 semi-detached houses on either side with 22 adjoining driveways, an average of three vehicles and half a dog per property must have an abundance of goodwill amongst its occupants. It is also a truth universally unacknowledged that this is not so.” Dog Pee & Soirees “I can’t believe it, Jenny. She’s letting her dog pee on my hedge again! Every morning the same. I’m sick of it.” Harry swipes at the net curtains hanging across the kitchen window and turns to Jenny who is busy frying eggs. “The

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