“Call me AJ.” The older man reached his hand across the space between them. “Do we have a deal?”
Thomas hesitated then thrust his own into the firm grip of his new employer. With not much to lose and a lot to gain, he felt a surge of optimism.
“Well done, Thomas. It’s a good opportunity I’m offering you. It won’t be a ride in your English countryside but I’m sure you’re up to it. Come on.” AJ rose to his feet. “No need to wait around here any longer. There’s a lot to organise. We might as well make a start.”
Thomas reached for his jacket. No longer would he have to wield a shovel in the endless job of keeping Adelaide’s streets passable. He would still be working for someone else but for a good wage and AJ was already proving to be a most agreeable employer. Outside, the heavy clouds had lifted and broken apart. Sunlight reached his patch of the street. Thomas was happy to take that as a sign his life was improving. He pushed his battered hat firmly onto his head and strode purposefully after Mr Browne.
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ISBN: 9781760377441
Title: Between the Vines
First Australian Publication 2015
Copyright © 2015 by Tricia Stringer
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