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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Literature & Fiction
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I've never sat back-to-back
As later events unfold, the innocent act of sitting back-to-back at a picnic sowed seeds of scandal. In the present moment, Miss Pigot reflects the arrangement might lack decorum, but they've known each other for years. And they're missionaries. How untoward could sitting this way be? Mr. Hastie isn't present when the others decide to sit on the ground. When he sees the arrangement, he can't help but focus on the unmarried Miss Pigot sharing her back with the married Mr. Wilson. Mischief is often in the eye of the beholder.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“I know,” a feminine voice calls out. “We can lean against each other’s backs. That way we’ll support each other.”
“Let’s sit in a circle and tell stories,” Mrs. Tremearne says. “Miss Pigot, you know lots of stories. Tell us about today’s festival.”
I’ve never sat back-to-back before. It seems so personal, especially since Mr. Wilson is closest to me. Such proximity could be considered intimate. I see Mr. and Mrs. Thomson support each other. Of course, they’re married. Miss Barnham leans against Mrs. Tremearne. Mrs. Edwards and Mr. Douglas. I’m being silly. This is a party after all, and we’ve known each other for years. Mr. Wilson has a good back, a trustworthy back. Not that I know much about backs.
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