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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.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extracted from the novella Susan by Sophie James.

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