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H. E. Bates
The Darling Buds of May
Summary
'Home looks nice. Allus does though, don't it? Perfick'
The Larkins - Pop, Ma, Mariette, Zinnia, Petunia, Primrose, Victoria and Montgomery - return home one May evening to discover a visitor: one Cedric Charlton, Her Majesty's inspector of taxes.
Mr Charlton is visiting to find out why junk-dealer Pop hasn't paid his tax - but nothing's that simple at the Larkins. Mariette takes a shine to 'Charley' and before long the family have introduced the uncomplaining inspector to the delights of country living.
In fact, soon Charley can't see any reason to return to the office at all . . .
The Larkins - Pop, Ma, Mariette, Zinnia, Petunia, Primrose, Victoria and Montgomery - return home one May evening to discover a visitor: one Cedric Charlton, Her Majesty's inspector of taxes.
Mr Charlton is visiting to find out why junk-dealer Pop hasn't paid his tax - but nothing's that simple at the Larkins. Mariette takes a shine to 'Charley' and before long the family have introduced the uncomplaining inspector to the delights of country living.
In fact, soon Charley can't see any reason to return to the office at all . . .
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