Telegraph Days: A Novel Page 28
“Why not, Charlie?”
He shrugged. “Once is enough to live your life through, ain’t it?” he asked.
I wanted to get out and hug him, but Charlie turned and stumbled off.
The Telegraph Lady came out and was the hit of the year. Of course, I was invited to the fancy premiere—but I didn’t go—and I was never tempted to see that picture.
For once that well-known liar Charlie Hepworth had said something true.