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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 1

Caren Launus-Gamble — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 11:57:01 +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.” Lust & Prejudice “Look, Harry. The new neighbours are moving in next door.” “Hm? Ah, ok.” “They’ve got a van, parked right across our drive. A big, white, ugly transit van. Great. That’s our neighbourhood spoiled then.” “Hm, hm.” “Is that all you’ve got to say? Hm,

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