Out of My Depth by Gwenyth Clare Lynes

Out of My Depth by Gwenyth Clare Lynes

Author:Gwenyth Clare Lynes [Lynes, Gwenyth Clare]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781786239822
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
Published: 2017-09-28T04:00:00+00:00


CHAPTER TWELVE

At a candlelit table Trixie sat across from John enjoying the cosy ambience of the Station Hotel restaurant. For midweek it was quietly busy and the piano music playing softly in the background created just the right atmosphere John felt Trixie needed as a respite from her constant activity. He was pleased to see his niece, Lizzie Piper, enchanting the diners with her skilful playing of Chopin. When she concluded a piece and glanced up, he gave her a wave of appreciation.

“I’m glad that young lady stuck to her guns, she has remarkable talent.”

“Mmm! It took tremendous courage to defy her Dad and accept a place at the Royal College of Music.”

“Yes, it goes against the grain to flout a parent’s wishes but I understand she’s surpassed all expectations in her entrance exams.”

“Indeed, but Maisie says that even now Jack won’t acknowledge his daughter’s ability. He would still prefer Lizzie to train as a needlewoman and work alongside her Mum in the family business.”

“What a shame to stifle such a gift.”

“He says piano playing won’t pay the bills.”

“And I suppose he thinks sewing upholstery for the boats will, even though it’s a dying craft.”

“What do you mean?”

“The popularity of holidaying in boats on the river or the Norfolk Broads is diminishing.”

“Getting too expensive, I suppose.”

“Well, certainly beyond the pocket of the ordinary man in the street.”

“Oh, look there’s Kaitlin and Donald.”

John inclined his head in greeting as a young couple came through the door into the restaurant.

Both were Doctors at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital and had spent some time at Barts in training with their son, Roger. Kaitlin was a gynaecologist whilst Donald’s skills lay in surgery. Kaitlin smiled across at the Coopers as Donald carefully guided her to their table. Following their marriage the young couple had settled in Newton Lokesby and Kaitlin occasionally acted as locum for John when he and Trixie embarked on one of their infrequent holidays.

As their young friends were seated at a table on the far side of the restaurant Trixie’s eyes drifted back to their own table.

“This is such a pleasant evening, John, thankyou for suggesting it.”

“You deserve it, my dear. You work so tirelessly for others I felt you ought to have a treat yourself.”

“Well, it’s certainly that. It’s a real delight to be waited on.” Trixie smiled up at the face that was so dear to her, conscious of the flecks of grey that were beginning to pepper John’s dark brown hair.

“I do appreciate your thoughtfulness.”

“The pleasure’s all mine. I’m so pleased you are easing up in your busyness. I just want you to relax and enjoy the evening.”

“Oh I am. I’ve nothing pressing at the moment. The problem of accommodation for RK is on the way to being solved…”

“That is good news.”

“…the alterations at the Catton’s home are well in hand ready for Laura’s pending discharge…”

“That shouldn’t be too long now.”

“Christina is also ahead with the preparations for the Holiday Cottages Summer lets. I haven’t any outstanding concerns



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