Painted Pearls
‘‘Our Liziwe has quite the sharp tongue, you will have to excuse her; she means nothing by it,’’ apologised Miriam.
‘‘Yes, well perhaps she had better test her razor-sharp wit on Edward here, rather than myself! They are closer in age, and probably a better match in a battle of tongues,’’ remarked Nomthunzi.
‘‘I apologise, Aunt Nomthunzi, it was not my place to make such observations,’’ demurred Liziwe, ducking her head and taking a sip of tea.
‘‘Oh, never mind, child, never mind... did you know, Edward is fresh off the boat from Scotland? Only arrived last night. I’m sure he could do with-’’
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