Betty Grier
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An accident and a long illness send an Edinburgh man back to his native village, where his old nurse, Betty Grier, welcomes him into familiar surroundings. His childhood bedroom still holds fishing rods, a schoolbag and well-loved books. These objects bring back memories of his parents, while Betty's careful housekeeping gives him comfort as he begins the quiet country life his doctors have prescribed.
Joseph Laing Waugh builds this novel around the returning man's recollections and his renewed place in village society. Betty works hard to improve his room, then worries about the expense, revealing affection through everyday practical concerns. Later, as he grows stronger, his regular walks with two ageing dogs introduce another small companionship. Readers interested in domestic life and regional speech will find a story attentive to household details, familiar neighbours and the gradual return of health.
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- Author
- Joseph Laing Waugh
- Pages
- 116
- Language
- English
- Genre
- British Classics
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