I was to stand at the bar and have a pack of unopened Marlboro cigarettes in my hand. If she didn’t like the looks of me, she’d turn right around. If I passed inspection, she’d come over to me and ask for a cigarette. I wasn’t to give her one, but follow her out to ...
Our children cried at the sight of bread and milk! We were not allowed to stop long enough at Hankow, as we had hoped, to get clothes and other necessaries, but were obliged to hasten on by the first steamer, which left the following morning. I was obliged to borrow garments for my...
After the explanation, I was led to the waiting area. They prepared my customised skincare products before calling me over. What I find interesting is when the staff showed me the products, they even open all the unsealed boxes to show me that the products inside are sealed and unopened. ...
I had gone and bought UHT milk, candles, 2 min noodles, tonic water, gin, limes... you know. The essentials. It wasn't meant to be bad, but enough that the boats got moored and others lifted out of the water. I thought