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‘Now to the broken bulbs in our streetlights. Since my conversation with the mayor, he has agreed to fix them. It took a lot of persuading, but he saw our viewpoint about crime and insurance premiums doubling.’ ‘Well done Thomas, how did you manage that?’ Mrs Stoddart said. ‘I wrote a letter to the goodContinue reading “Thursday Trust – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Her throat was a little dry, Martha drank her juice in one. When Thomas came over, she took a step back against the mantlepiece. The sharp edges of the crystal vase caught her skin. ‘Martha, it’s getting late, I must start the meeting,’ Thomas said. ‘If you’ve no objections Thomas, Martha can sit next toContinue reading “Wednesday Worth – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

He stopped midway, with an expression Martha couldn’t quite read before Charles called him over. ‘Just the man, we were just talking about how brilliantly you handled the mayor the other day.’ Martha glanced to Thomas, and back to Fred. ‘How did your first shopping trip on your own go?’ ‘I missed talking to youContinue reading “Tuesday Test – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Guided into the front room, with a hearty slap on the back from Thomas, Martha knew she had made the right decision. Seconds later, Thomas was back by her side. Each time the door knocked, they stood at the door together and greeted everyone in. ‘Good evening Mrs Whitman,’ Mrs Carmichael said, none of herContinue reading “Sunday Snippet of It Won’t Happen Again”

She turned towards Thomas and could see that they finished their conversation. He motioned her to join him. Right on cue, she folded the cloth around the bottle and returned it to her bag. ‘I have to go, but I will see you both next Sunday.’ Martha wished she could spend some more time withContinue reading “Saturday Start Again – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

‘I’m fine.’ Martha edged closer to Thomas. ‘That’s good keep up the good work.’ ‘A great sermon as usual,’ Thomas said, and flourished his hands to the heavens. ‘I do try, yet so few attend these days.’ Without any movement she stared at the open plan churchyard. ‘Why don’t you visit your mum and dad’sContinue reading “Fragile Friday – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

‘Let us pray.’ Martha hung her head, hoped this time her prayer was finally going to be answered. Was it foolish to comprehend a permanent change? She repeated the Lord’s Prayer, until he finished. Charles nodded at Thomas, as his gaze skimmed over Martha. She didn’t mind that she was overlooked, it just meant sheContinue reading “Thursday Trust – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

‘This is the third band reading for Stephanie and Paul. Soon they will be a permanent part of our congregation.’ His back remained rigid in the pulpit. Thomas dipped his head in agreement. The young couple, sat at the front, seemed more interested in each other than anything he was saying. Martha knew from experienceContinue reading “Wednesday Wishes – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

CHAPTER TEN MARTHA ‘It is good to see our regulars back in the church today.’ The Reverend Charles Crowthorne had never changed his sermon in years. ‘Our church is always a sanctuary for sinners, and we welcome our newcomers into our fold.’  It had been two weeks since they last attended a sermon. Bruises neededContinue reading “Tuesday Test – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”