Chapter Four

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Daisy~

She'd slipped upstairs quietly, the tears pouring down her face. They'd all probably be in bed by now, which meant no one would see her in this state. As she walked to her room, she saw a figure in the corridor. She rushed into her room and broke down sobbing on the bed. Someone was tapping shyly on the door "Daisy? Can I come in?" She didn't answer. It was Anna. "Oh Daisy you poor thing, what's the matter? Hey, what's wrong?" Anna said, putting a comforting arm around her heaving shoulders. "William... Andy... I don't understand..." she managed to choke out. Anna looked in confusion at her. "I went to the pictures... with Andy... and... and... I said something about... William... and I held Andy's hand... but then later he... he kissed me," she said in between sobs. "But why did that make you sad? We always talk about William, God bless his soul, and you're never this upset. Is it because you feel you've cheated William, by holding hands with Andy and letting him kiss you?" Anna asked gently. She'd hit the nail on the head. "I think what you should do, is think about it. I'm sure William would want you to be happy, no matter what. Anyway, Mr Bates'll be waiting for me. I'll see you tomorrow," said Anna, smiling. Daisy nodded and began sobbing again.

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