THE RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION

A short story by HELEN PARIS

“H ow many is it now?” asks Tom as they stride side by side through the grass. “Goodness,” says Margaret, slowing to hoist her rucksack to a more comfortable position. “I can hardly remember. Must be almost thirty.” “Thirty! Impossible!” Tom shakes his head. “I'd turned thirty-six when we did the Lakes, and next year I'll be… “Eligible for your bus pass!” smirks Margaret. He holds out his hand as Margaret passes him her sticks and clambers over a stile. The path veers uphill towards a copse. “That was our first time, remember the Lakes?” “Of course I remember!” A smile teases Margaret's lips. “All those breakfasts at Harness House!” He catches her eye. Smiles back. “Those endless rolling Wainwrights.” “The endless bloody rain!” adds Margaret. “Your boots leaked. I lent you a pair of socks and you…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2023

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