The queue going into the Cotswold Bookstore -and the old Norton motorbike & sidecar (Justin's time machine).
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Tony and David outside their shop.
Tony sneaks a piece of Mrs Kof's homemade shortbread.
Once the crowds of people had disappeared, Eliza (who'dbeen busy in the stock-room helping move heavy piles of books),
came downstairs and chatted to this mysterious-looking
stranger hiding behind a copy of "Justin Thyme".
I know I was busy that day but I really do not remember Eliza putting her head round the door!
ReplyDeleteAha! Despite her large size she can move with incredible stealth, and has a wild creature's uncanny knack of being able to blend with her surroundings. The crowds unsettled her that day, so she kept well hidden; it was only when my lunchtime banana vanished out of my briefcase that I realised she had to be close by. I saw her walk right past you about half way through the afternoon - but you had your nose wedged deep inside Mrs Kof's shortbread tin at the time.
ReplyDeleteI loved Eliza's character...I could do with an eliza in my household to keep kids at bay while I read the book yet again :)
ReplyDeleteEvery household should have a gorilla. They make excellent baby-sitters. However, as they tend to take instructions rather literally, you need to explain that they mustn't actually *sit* on the babies!
ReplyDeleteCouple picked up grandson's copy of the book at 11 am. Phoned at 2pm. 'We dipped into it - can we have another for ourselves please.'
ReplyDeleteHad comment today from a dear lady in her 80s, possibly 90s, who is enjoying the book but hasn't spotted any clues yet. Reading age 9 and up, up, UP!
That's good to hear - thanks for letting me know!
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