19. Hello Old Friends

In the workshop, Edith’s attention turned to an aging wooden shelf holding a collection of well-worn books. Each book, from Dickens’ Great Expectations to Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Bronte’s Jane Eyre, showed signs of frequent use and deep affection. These classics, with yellowed pages, underlined passages, and scribbled margins, were more than just books to Henry; they were his cherished companions, offering comfort and an escape within the confines of his workshop. But amidst these literary treasures, Edith noticed something unexpected—a neat stack of classic board games, a contrast to the array of books, yet another facet of Henry’s personality.