Ballerina Sindy
Ballerina Sindy wears white. She’s spotless, just out of the box, white tights, white ballet shoes with tiny straps, a white leotard and a stiff white tutu that fastens with a popper. She has perfect dark hair twisted into a bun and tied with a white band. Susan loves her wide, blue eyes. Ballerina Sindy [...]
Tea Cosy
“Give the spout a drink,” Gramp would say, sloshing a spurt of hot water through the pot before he filled it. Then he’d bring the pot in on a tray with the cups, wearing the tea cosy on his head. Gran did all the food; banana sandwiches, coffee-cream éclairs, fruit cake. Gramp was in charge [...]
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