Maurice needs to be in a thread. I need to be at a concert.onceinvisibleFebruary 14 2009, 00:48:50 UTC
Maurice was out for a walk. He and Babs hadn't really settled in to this place--it was too strange, too far from home. He missed Sidney, and she missed Marks & Spencer's.
Though why she would was a mystery to him.
But he had been feeling claustrophobic in their flat, and so he had gone out, or so he had said to Babs. In truth, it was almost Valentine's Day, as he had been reminded by the poster for the party, and as usual, he was down to the wire to find something for Babs. He wouldn't steal it; he wasn't looking for that sort of gift, and it wasn't as though one would be available here. No, he was looking for something much more mundane and orthodox.
It was a nice day for a stroll, though, so he took his time. Which was how he came across the woman with the child all bundled up in a stroller. "That's a beautiful baby," he said appreciatively, thinking of Grace and hoping that he didn't come across funny. People seemed more inclined to talk to strangers on this continent. No English reticence among the Canadians. Even among the
Laura gave a smile, looking down at Tamara who was stretching, one arm raised up by her head. "Thank you so much. I'm Laura by the way. And this is Tamara." She held out a hand in offered greeting.
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Though why she would was a mystery to him.
But he had been feeling claustrophobic in their flat, and so he had gone out, or so he had said to Babs. In truth, it was almost Valentine's Day, as he had been reminded by the poster for the party, and as usual, he was down to the wire to find something for Babs. He wouldn't steal it; he wasn't looking for that sort of gift, and it wasn't as though one would be available here. No, he was looking for something much more mundane and orthodox.
It was a nice day for a stroll, though, so he took his time. Which was how he came across the woman with the child all bundled up in a stroller. "That's a beautiful baby," he said appreciatively, thinking of Grace and hoping that he didn't come across funny. People seemed more inclined to talk to strangers on this continent. No English reticence among the Canadians. Even among the
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