The Farm at Lane's End - Chapter 7

 Key Words 


To pop somewhere - to go somewhere quickly

Wellies - wellington boots - rubber boots

Your old man is your husband

I could eat a horse - I am very hungry

To ditch someone is to kick them out - to end a relationship

I'll be all ears - to give someone full attention




Questions

Where was mum when Dave got home?

What was mum cooking?

Why had Farmer Ken gone to the village?

Who had mum been speaking to on the phone?

What was aunty Sally's bad news?

Was Dave surprised?

What now will mum not need?

Will cousin Jane have to look for a new job?

What have Dave and Cousin Jane agreed to do?

Who had Farmer Ken forgotten to phone?

 

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