Episode 8
Henry has issued a stern warning to Elsie that she has been stealing food from a dying man, but his bluff is called when he takes a turn for the worse and the doctor is summoned.
Robert Powell reads from the 1923 novel by Arnold Bennett about the poignant struggles of everyday London life.
Henry has issued a stern warning to Elsie that she has been stealing food from a dying man, but his bluff is called when he takes a turn for the worse and the doctor is summoned. Dr Raste declares that he will call for Henry the following morning to take him to the hospital.
A Waters Partnership production for 91热爆 Radio 4.
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