Though now I came to think of it, a fresh start in a new village might be a good idea for my horribly lively brother. Hes outgrown his childish pranks, but will still forever be that imp of Satan to those inhabitants of Merchester whove been his victims.
Jake may borrow my car and drive himself to school until he has taken his final examinations, and then of course he will be off to university, Grumps said. He likes the old Saab for some reason. In the holidays, he can help me in the museum and I will pay him.
Grumps seemed to have it all thought out.
I looked down again at the leaflet. A cottage of my own with a garden, separated from my grandfather by the width of a museum, and with room for my Chocolate Wishes business, sounded like bliss
So, have you actually seen the property and made an offer for it, Grumps?
Yes, of course and the people who want to buy this house have also been to view it, though you were out at the time. I thought I would wait until everything was signed and sealed before I told you.
I certainly didnt see this coming!
If you will read Angel cards instead of the TarotAngel cards pah!
They seem to work for me, Grumps.
Not, apparently, very well: Zillah saw the changes coming and she has already decided on her rooms in the new house.
If Zillah knew and approved, then really, there was no more to be said: it looked like the Lyons were on the move.
A thought struck me. When Mum finally decides to stop playing dead and comes back, how will she find us?
Like a bad penny, he said bleakly.