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February 20, 2016 by Elin Gregory

I haven’t done this for a few weeks because it’s felt a bit daunting. There are so many excellent snippets in so many different places – click the little graphic above to go to the link list – and it has taken a load of energy to go round and comment on them all. But but this week I thought I’d give it a go again, and again I’m using bits of my Welsh set Great War story, Calon Lan.

Last time the family were discussing getting one of Alwyn’s friends to help out on the farm.

Bethan would have urged they accept Alwyn’s suggestion anyway – even if Alwyn’s friend had been sick or lazy – for this was the first time since they had picked him up at the station, gaunt and almost mute, with his head wrapped round and round with stiff, stained bandages, that Alwyn had asked them for anything.
An extra man in the house would mean more calls on her larder. While Bethan fed Georgie, glad of the opportunity to sit by the fire and rock his small warmth against her breast, she reviewed the contents of the pantry and cellar, pondered the fowls and planned their eating. Nye could pack the food away, Alwyn tended to pick, his appetite still not returned after long illness. Bethan hoped God would forgive her for hoping that Alwyn’s friend was of moderate habits.

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12 Responses

on February 20, 2016 at 10:46 pm | Reply Jana Denardo

I really like it (also I like the picture)
on February 21, 2016 at 12:30 am | Reply P.T. Wyant

I love the practical side mixed with the opening her home to his friend.
on February 21, 2016 at 7:22 am | Reply Stevie Carroll

Lovely. Her hopes seem very real.
on February 21, 2016 at 9:16 am | Reply Rian Durant

I second the love for the practical side if her thoughts. It makes her real and gives her credibility. I’m quite interested what would they be on their affair.
on February 21, 2016 at 11:03 am | Reply charliecochrane

Cariad, I hope you know what a good writer you are. Mary Renault good have written that snippet.
on February 21, 2016 at 11:10 am | Reply charliecochrane

Could have written, I mean. *heads desk*
on February 21, 2016 at 2:36 pm | Reply Kate Lowell

Very well done. I can feel her concern for their stores, and can tell it’s only a brief moment of respite for her while she sits by the fire. 🙂
on February 21, 2016 at 2:37 pm | Reply velvetpanic

I agree–:D
on February 21, 2016 at 2:55 pm | Reply Alexa Milne

Being Welsh and a historian this story interests me. Great title as well. I’ve sung that hymn so often.
on February 21, 2016 at 8:52 pm | Reply amyraenbow

Wonderful. All the little details fall into place to create a picture of both Bethan as an individual and the time she lives in.
on February 21, 2016 at 9:01 pm | Reply Charley Descoteaux

Your snippets are always wonderful, and i’m truly enjoying the peeks at this story. Can’t wait until i can settle in and get the whole story. ❤
on February 25, 2016 at 3:59 am | Reply Antonia Aquilante

Wonderful snippet. And I love the photo too.