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After refreshments Gracie entertained the clientele she did
well and gained 24 shillings from a collection, enough to make any
child's head swell. It failed to breed discontent, a luxury life for
Rochdalians certainly not meant. Gracie knew her parents worked hard so
would she in the mill get married and raise a family.
Mother had a more positive approach as we know a
constant reminder 'We're going up'
she never let it go. At this stage of the journey the
char-a-banc changed drivers with Fred Stansfield now at the wheel. He
halted at a roadside inn and declared he had a
thirst a mile long, he was soon over the limit and to drink and drive would be entirely wrong. Fred lost his sense
of humour that was plain to see but he
soon cheered up when they finally reached Torquay. To view the lovely
parts of
Devon they were very keen and Gracie
entered a singing
competition on Paignton Green. She won first prize, a pair
of roller
skates and a leather purse containing
ten
shillings which was posted
home to mother to spend on a treat for
her and her sisters and brother.
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