girls go to stay in the purdah wing. It would make quite a story home for you.’ ‘Yes indeed it would but I am due to leave Calcutta in two weeks time and shan’t be able to take up your kind offer.’ ‘Ah, well. That is a shame.’ Johnny paused thoughtfully. ‘But you’ll be able to tour the city with me and Mrs Lewis, if I can arrange it?’ ‘Yes indeed. Well - goodnight Mr Johnson.’ ‘Goodnight Susan.’
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Extracted from the novella Susan by Sophie James. To comment or find out more about this work, please contact sophie on dodiealexander@yahoo.co.uk
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