Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Weren't you up to your neck in term papers? Are we going to get in the way of your work coming over?"

"Not at all, I've submitted my papers and I'm pretty much free these days."

"But with the dog days of summer upon us, and the nation under a heatwave alert, isn't it a bit..."

Madge couldn't hold back any longer: "Don't listen to your dad. He's practically written 'I want to go' all over his face."

Norris coughed lightly: "I never said I didn't want to go."

Roseanne burst out laughing: "Alright! I'll book the train tickets right now."

After hanging up, she immediately used the ticketing app to book two first-class tickets.

...

When Norris and Madge received the ticket details from their daughter, they were surprised to see the tickets were for the next day!

The couple immediately started packing.

"This kiddo really rushed the timing... Just a few hours by train and she's booked first-class, isn't that a waste of money?"

as

the back. She's just looking out for us, wanting

I say one thing and you've got a whole sermon ready. And it's not

me into it. As the saying goes, 'save at home, spend on the road.' It's fine to cut back on everyday stuff, but for a trip like this,

going out to have fun, it ought to be

yes, the wife always knows best!"

and essentials, not forgetting to pack a few beautiful dresses

all the vegetables he'd grown, all organic and fresh. How could he not

into his suitcase and was at a loss for words: "That's enough, don't you

lift that heavy suitcase?" Madge

not that heavy..." Norris said, trying to lift it and then... "Well,

Madge rolled her eyes.

take some

neatly

...

up

suitcase with her daughter, and the two

behind them, his face a