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not like we haven’t been before, every year in fact – and I’ve never seen a ghost.”
“Anyway!” said Chloe, sounding brisker than she felt. “I think the door’s round here.” She set off through the courtyard towards the two lit windows. Before they reached the enormous door, it swung open and a woman in a brightly coloured cardigan called through the blizzard. “Come in, Martha, come in! I’ve been looking out for you, so glad to see you. And my goodness – Edward and Primrose’s grandchildren too! What a stroke of luck! Have you come to join in?”
“Oh Felicity, I’ve had such a time,” said Martha and then everyone began to talk at once, about the accident and the burglaries, about finding Martha and about how they rescued her from the car. But Felicity was unconcerned and wafted everyone into her hallway so she could close the door against the blizzard.
“How tiresome! Come on in,” she said, kissing Martha on both cheeks. “Simply marvellous to have you, whatever the circumstances. And these little darlings – I could so use them just now! Coats off, darlings, coats off!” Felicity led them from the
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