http://slow.writerscafe.org/neiledwards The original writings of author thewritenword en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776039372 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15  CHAPTER (14)  In the paper shop the next morning Mrs Davis quizzed Joanna about the previous evening, she smiled the whole time and her eyes joined in with her happiness as Joanna recalled their kiss. Mrs Davis went about her work constantly singing ‘hello young lovers&.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/neiledwards/280001/  CHAPTER (13)  Joanna’s school days would be remembered by her like a bad dream, a dream she would forget with the passing of time, she didn’t feel sorry or disappointed about them, she just didn’t feel anything. She was sixteen and about to work in the paper.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/neiledwards/280000/  CHAPTER (12)  The look on Mrs Davis’s face when she heard Joanna was going with her was priceless; she knew what the holiday meant to her so no matter how she had got round her mother she was happy for her. The next week was hectic; Joanna spent some of her savings on a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/neiledwards/279999/  CHAPTER (11)  Pat Darlington was Mrs Davis’s secret weapon, having known each other since they were young girls they made a pact that no matter what happened they would always be there for each other. After they both got married it was hard to spend as much time togethe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/neiledwards/279998/  CHAPTER (10)  Joanna loved the thought of starting the New Year back at school, it wasn’t the lessons or the other children, it was the thought of having school dinners. 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Joanna was thankful that the sole hadn’t completely divorced itself from the rest of her shoe while in school. It would of just been another.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/neiledwards/277396/  Joanna’s Dream   There is an old saying, which translated, means, that one should be careful in wishing for something that doesn’t come naturally, as it might just come true. Most people understand the meaning behind it, as most people have been thrilled by.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/neiledwards/277395/ This book depicts the painful existence of a young life in an adult world. 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